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    MSRP
    ($823)$579
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    31.5 lbs32.2 lbs
    3.7
    2.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCMSuntour XCE
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    2 × 102 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    cube.eu

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The CUBE AIM, EX is a 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2022 AIM, EX
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    28 mph

    2022 AIM, EX

    22 mph

    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aluminium Lite, AMF, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Head Tube, Flat Mount Brake, SIC Mount, FM Kickstand Mount

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorGrey’n’red

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorGrey’n’red

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM Disc, 100mm, Remote Lockout

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Samox BB-EB2401, 73mm BSA

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    CUBE FPH868, Semi-Integrated

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    CUBE Performance Stem Race, 31.8mm

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

    Handlebar

    CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 680mm

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Natural Fit Venec Lite

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    ACID PP MTB

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    ACID React

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M5120-SGS, 10-Speed

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore FD-M6025-H, Downswing, 31.8mm Clamp

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Shimano Deore FC-M4100, 36X26T

    Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100, Rapidfire-Plus

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSM52, 11-42T

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    KMC X10

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-MT200/UR300, Hydr, Disc Brake, PM/FM (160/160)

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc

    Front Hub

    Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock

    Tires

    Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.25

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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