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LITENING AIR C:68X, PRO
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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€5,199($5,958)| Weight | 15.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force eTap |
| Power Meter | Force AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
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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
Nov 2023 · Stu Kerton
A firm ride offset by real world aerodynamics and great finishing kit for the money
Aero shape works in the real world
High-quality build
Precise handling makes it fun in the bends
Firm ride for UK roads
Steering can't turn full lock
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
| Frame | Litening C:68X® Air Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero-Weight Optimized Tubes, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Foggrey’n’white |
|---|---|
| Fork | Litening C:68X® Air, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Road, 86mm Pressfit |
| Headset | ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/2" w/ Integrated Cable Routing, Bottom Integrated 1 1/4" |
| Handlebar | ICR Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin Mount Interface |
| Saddle | ACID Nuance SLT Road Carbon |
| Seatpost | Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS™, 12-Speed, Electronic Shifting System |
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| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS™ |
| Crank | SRAM Force Power Meter Carbon, 48x35T |
| Power Meter | SRAM Force Power Meter Carbon, 48x35T |
| Shifters | SRAM Force AXS™ |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XG-1270, 10-33T |
| Chain | SRAM Force D1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Force AXS™ (160/160) Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Newmen Streem C.35/38 Carbon, 21/24 Spokes, 12x100mm/12x142mm, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Tires | Conti Grand Prix 5000 S TR, 28-622 |
First added September 4
Last updated August 30
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