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Today’s DealsLITENING AIR C:68X, FRAMESET
A carbon frame race frameset.

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
| Frame | Litening C:68X® Air Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero-Weight Optimized Tubes, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc, C:68X® Carbon Fiber Technology, Combining all our expertise from carbon frame building into the ultimate material, C:68X® carbon uses the optimum blend of fibre and nano particle-infused resin. Precision Advanced Twin Mold manufacturing means we can avoid bonded sleeves or inserts, too. It's the new benchmark for light, stiff and strong. Full Internal Cable Routing, Full Internal Cable Routing takes the clutter of external cables and consigns it to the past. We started from scratch, designing frame and handlebars to accept gear and brake cables internally so that nothing interrupts the bike's clean lines. It's neater, it's more aero, it protects cables from damage and it reduces maintenance. All the wins. Road Climbing Geometry, When every second counts, you need your bike's geometry to work with you. Our Road Climbing Geometry's short rear centre and emphasis on agile handling ensures that every fraction of a watt you put into the pedals propels you forward, no matter how steep the gradient. Because gravity sucks, and we're on your side... UCI Compliant, If you want to race, there are rules. We know that, which is why all our road race bikes that could be used for racing are fully compliant with UCI regulations on bicycle design and construction. We've created a full range of high performance machines that follow the rules, so you can just concentrate on your performance... One-Piece Carbon Cockpit, Weight matters when you're chasing every fraction of a second. That's why our one-piece carbon cockpit has been carefully designed to mimic the range of riding positions available with a traditional stem and handlebar combo, but with a substantial weight saving. Light, strong and elegant, it's another way of making every watt count. Bike Computer Mount, We know that you want to keep track of your performance stats. It's important, which is why we designed a neat, unobtrusive mount for your bike computer. Now you can record and access data wherever you ride, safe in the knowledge that your device is securely mounted and out of harm's way. Advanced Twin Mold, With our Advanced Twin Mold process we use two precisely manufactured forms for our C:62®, C:68® and C:68X® carbon frames. The first form is to ensure an accurate layup. The second, inner form keeps every individual fibre precisely where it needs to be while the frame cures. The result is a significantly lighter, stronger frame, with fibre density tailored to anticipated loadings at specific points. |
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| Fork | Litening C:68X® Air, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc |
| Headset | ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/2" w/ Integrated Cable Routing, Bottom Integrated 1 1/4" |
| Handlebar | IC Aero Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin Mount Interface |
| Seatpost | Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex Type: Rigid |
First added September 24
Last updated June 2