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CubeElite
mtb2899–6999 EUR
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Specifications
- Frame
- Carbon — Cube C:62 (standard race carbon) on mid builds, C:68X (high-modulus carbon, ~15% lighter) on top builds. Advanced Twin Mold monocoque construction.
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 1x12 — SRAM X01/XX1 Eagle (incl. XX1 AXS wireless on SLT) or Shimano XT M8100, depending on build/year. 34T chainring, 10-50T / 10-51T / 10-52T cassette.
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotors — SRAM Level Ultimate (2020), Magura MT8 SL (SLT), or Shimano XT (C:62 Pro 2022/2024).
- Wheels
- 29" — Newmen Evolution SL X.A.25 alloy rims (Race/Pro builds) or Newmen Advanced SL carbon rims (SLT), tubeless ready, 15x110 / 12x148 Boost hubs.
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Under the Racebike you will hardly find a lighter model (bike-test.com)
- Components punch above their price point (bike-test.com 2024)
- His handling is pleasantly balanced (bike-test.com)
−Weaknesses
- Frame design is outdated, having hit the market back in 2020 (bike-test.com)
- Narrow 2.25-inch tyres save weight but also reduce comfort and traction
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Who it’s for
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Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | Elite C:62 Race | Elite C:62 Pro | Elite C:62 One | Elite C:62 SL | Elite C:62 SLT | Elite C:68X Race | Elite C:68X Pro | Elite C:68X SL | Elite C:68X SLT | Elite C:68X Race 2020 | Elite C:68X SLT 2021 | Elite C:62 Pro 2022 | Elite C:62 Pro 2024 |
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| Frame | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C:68X Carbon, Advanced Twin Mold monocoque | C:68X Monocoque Carbon, Advanced Twin Mold, tapered 1.125"-1.5" head tube | C:62 Monocoque Carbon, Advanced Twin Mold | C:62 Monocoque Carbon, Advanced Twin Mold |
| Drivetrain | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SRAM X01 Eagle 1x12 (X01 Eagle rear derailleur, X01 Eagle Trigger shifter, X01 Eagle chain) | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS wireless electronic 1x12, 34T chainring | Shimano XT 1x12 (M8100), 510% range | — |
| Brakes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SRAM Level Ultimate hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotors | Magura MT8 SL hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotors | Shimano XT hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotors | Shimano XT hydraulic disc |
| MSRP | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $4,139 | — | €3,199 | €3,199 |
| Purpose | Flagship | Balanced | Balanced |
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