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LITENING C:68X SL
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace hydraulic disc brakes.
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€6,335($7,371)| Weight | 16.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The CUBE Litening is a high-performance race bike that excels in aerodynamics, speed, and handling, making it a standout in its category. It features a lightweight frame with advanced carbon technology, offering a stiff yet surprisingly comfortable ride. While it boasts impressive specs and value, some reviews note a firm ride quality and limited turning ability.
Lightweight frame with advanced carbon technology
Excellent aerodynamics and speed
Surprisingly comfortable for a race bike
High-quality build and value
Fast and fluid handling
Firm ride quality
Limited turning ability
Wheels and tyres may not meet all riders' preferences
Move over oil slick, Cube’s Limited Edition Litening C:68X is more like rainbow slick.
BikerumorIt’s a bike that wants to be ridden fast.
Cycling WeeklyThe Litening is nothing short of badass. If it were a person, it would have a mohican and wear leather mitts with spikes on the knuckles.
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Feb 2021 · Zach Overholt
Oil slick? Rainbow slick? Whatever you want to call it, this limited edition frameset from Cube is sure to draw some attention.
Dec 2020 · Sam Challis
Find the money for a wheel upgrade and you’ll have a bike that rides as quick as it looks
Price
High quality frame
Feels fast
Firm ride quality
Wheels let the spec down
May 2020 · Warren Rossiter
Highly accomplished race-ready rig with value (compared to its rivals and other Grand Tour proven designs)
Fast and fluid handling
Doesn’t come setup tubeless
Dec 2019 · Paul Norman
Skinny frontal profile helps reduce drag by 30% and start improvement over its last model
Fast
Agile
Lightweight
Limited turning ability
| Frame | C:68X, Carbon Technology, Litening C:68X Aero, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc Tire Clearance: 28c Color: Carbon’n’red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Litening C:68X Aero, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc |
| Headset | ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/8", Bottom Integrated 1 1/4" |
| Handlebar | Litening C:68X ICR Aero Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin Mount Interface (50cm, 52cm: 400mm/90mm; 54cm, 56cm: 420mm/100mm; 58cm: 440mm/110mm; 60cm: 440mm/120mm) |
| Saddle | Natural Fit Nuance SLT Road |
| Seatpost | Litening C:68X Aero, Comfort Flex Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace Di2, 11-28T, 2x11 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace Di2 FD-R9150-F, Braze-On |
| Crank | Shimano Dura Ace, 52x36T |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura Ace Di2 ST-R9170 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura Ace CS-R9100, 11-28T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG700-11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura Ace Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss ARC 1400 DICUT Carbon 62 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Schwalbe Pro One, Tubeless Easy, 25-622 |
First added September 3
Last updated August 4
Not listed for 2,127 days