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2021 CUBE

LITENING C:68X RACE

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

€4,549($5,290)
Weight16.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetForce, Force eTap
BrakesSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
LITENING C:68X RACE
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

LITENING C:68X RACE

40 mph

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Reviews

Summary

The CUBE Litening is a high-performance race bike that excels in aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and aggressive styling. It's praised for its stiffness, fast acceleration, and improved handling in crosswinds, making it a formidable choice for competitive riders. While it offers a firm ride quality and some proprietary components may limit customization, its overall performance and value are highly regarded.

Pros
  • Lightweight frame with advanced carbon technology

  • Significant aerodynamic efficiency improvements

  • Stiff and direct handling for fast acceleration

  • Aggressive and distinctive aero styling

  • High-quality build spec for the price

Cons
  • Firm ride quality may not suit all riders

  • Proprietary components limit adjustability

  • Some models come with less optimal wheel and tyre specs

Key Quotes
Move over oil slick, Cube’s Limited Edition Litening C:68X is more like rainbow slick.
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
It’s a bike that wants to be ridden fast.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
The 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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BikeRadar
Cube Litening C:68X SL review

Aug 2022 · Simon von Bromley

German brand goes full aero

Highs
  • Feels fast

  • Excellent build spec for the money

  • Reactive handling

  • Lightweight for a pure aero

Lows
  • Proprietary integrated handlebar might not be to everyone’s tastes

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Bikerumor
Found: Cube Litening C:68X Limited Edition frameset drapes oil slick from front to back

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.

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Cyclist
Cube Litening C:68X Pro review

Dec 2020 · Sam Challis

Find the money for a wheel upgrade and you’ll have a bike that rides as quick as it looks

Highs
  • Price

  • High quality frame

  • Feels fast

Lows
  • Firm ride quality

  • Wheels let the spec down

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Cycling Weekly
Cube Litening C:68X

Dec 2019 · Paul Norman

Skinny frontal profile helps reduce drag by 30% and start improvement over its last model

Highs
  • Fast

  • Agile

  • Lightweight

Lows
  • Limited turning ability

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Litening C:68X Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero Headtube, Full Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc

ColorTeamline

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 Carbon

Seatpost

Litening C:68X Aero, Comfort Flex

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Force eTap AXS™, 12-Speed

Front Derailleur

SRAM Force eTap AXS™

Crank

SRAM Force DUB Carbon, 48x35T, 170mm (50/52cm), 172.5mm (54/56cm), 175mm (58/60cm)

Shifters

SRAM Force eTap AXS™

Cassette

SRAM Force XG-1270, 10-33T

Chain

SRAM Force D1

Brakes

SRAM Force eTap AXS™ (160/160)

TypeSRAM Force Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Newmen Advanced SL R.38 Carbon

Tires

Schwalbe Pro One TT, Tubeless Easy, 25-622

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