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LITENING AIR C:68X FRAMESET
A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
€2,999($3,489)| Weight | 4.4 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Summary
The CUBE Litening series stands out as a high-performance race bike, praised for its lightweight frame, aerodynamic efficiency, and competitive pricing. It offers a blend of speed, agility, and comfort, making it suitable for both beginners and pros. While it excels in stiffness and power transfer, some reviews note a firm ride quality and limited adjustability in integrated cockpits.
Lightweight frame with advanced carbon technology
Ruthless aerodynamic efficiency
Excellent value for money
Agile and predictable handling
High-quality build and components
Firm ride quality on rough surfaces
Limited adjustability of integrated cockpits
Proprietary components may restrict customization
The Cube Litening C:68X SL is a fantastic all-round aero road bike that is great fun to ride.
BikeRadarIt provides a beginner-friendly package, offering performance, functionality and glittery paint without a fancy image and at a fair price.
Gran Fondo MagazineCube's Litening Aero C:68X Pro is a quirky looking bike, with its aero profiles and jaunty angles, but it's definitely one that's been designed for a specific job.
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Oct 2025 · Jack Evans
In late 2020 Cube’s owner, Marcus Pürner, told his head of engineering, Bernd Schenkl, that the German brand was going
Sub-6
8kg builds possible
Only 5 watts less aerodynamically efficient than Litening Aero
Lower specs use the same frame
Limited customisation options
Over-wide non-flared bars
Apr 2025
Light, fast, affordable and good-looking – the best-kept secret in pro cycling
Unrivalled value
High-quality carbon frame
Low, UCI-bothering weight
Performance and handling
Lacks brand cachet
Pumping tyres can be an issue if you lose or don’t have the correct valve tool
Feb 2023 · Martin Staffa
2023 CUBE Litening AERO C:68X SLT aero race bike in review – Fun on a budget?
Excellent value for money
Brilliant spec
High level of comfort thanks to the relaxed riding position
Sparkly paint job
Exposed axle ends
Internally routed cables rattle
The tops of the handlebar aren’t ergonomic
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.
| Frame | Litening C:68X® Air Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero-Weight Optimized Tubes, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc Color: Team Icw |
|---|---|
| Fork | Litening C:68X® Air, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc |
| Headset | ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/2", Bottom Integrated 1 1/4" |
| Handlebar | ICR Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin Mount Interface |
| Seatpost | Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex Type: Rigid |
First added May 27
Last updated August 26
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