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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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€6,949($8,081)| Weight | 16.3 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, 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.
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
Firm ride quality may not suit all riders
Proprietary components limit adjustability
Some models come with less optimal wheel and tyre specs
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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Aug 2022 · Simon von Bromley
German brand goes full aero
Feels fast
Excellent build spec for the money
Reactive handling
Lightweight for a pure aero
Proprietary integrated handlebar might not be to everyone’s tastes
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
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 | Litening C:68X Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero Headtube, Full Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc 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 Carbon |
| Seatpost | Litening C:68X Aero, Comfort Flex Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace Di2 RD-R9150-DSS, 11-Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace Di2 FD-R9150-F, Braze-On |
| Crank | Shimano Dura Ace FC-R9100, 52x36T, 170mm (50/52cm), 172.5mm (54/56cm), 175mm (58/60cm) |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura Ace Di2 ST-R9170 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura Ace CS-R9100, 11-28T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG900-11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura Ace BR-R9170, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160) Type: Shimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Mavic Cosmic SLR 45 Carbon |
|---|---|
| Tires | Schwalbe Pro One, Tubeless Easy, 28-622 |
First added August 4
Last updated July 16
Not listed for 1,781 days