Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($4,283)
    ($4,926)
    ($5,569)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    20.5 lbs19.2 lbs19.0 lbs
    7.3
    8.0
    9.2
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SID UltimateFox Factory Float 32Fox Factory Float 32
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbonCarbon
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X01 Eagle, XX1 EagleXTRXX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    cube.eu

    cube.eu

    cube.eu

    Summary
    The CUBE ELITE C:68X RACE, CUBE ELITE C:68X SL, and CUBE ELITE C:68X SLT are all 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The ELITE C:68X RACE has aluminum 29″ aluminum wheels.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    ELITE C:68X RACE
    ELITE C:68X SL
    ELITE C:68X SLT
    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)

    29 mph

    ELITE C:68X RACE

    28 mph

    ELITE C:68X SL

    29 mph

    ELITE C:68X SLT

    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

    C:68X, Carbon Technology

    ColorCarbon’n’glossy

    C:68X, Carbon Technology

    ColorCarbon’n’glossy

    C:68X, Carbon Technology

    ColorCarbon’n’glossy

    Fork

    RockShox SID Ultimate RLC, 100mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 32 Float SC FIT4 Factory, 100mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 32 Float SC FIT4 Factory, 100mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Headset

    Acros AzX/AiX, block lock, Top: semi 1 1/8", Bottom: 1 1/2"

    Acros AzX/AiX, block lock, Top: semi 1 1/8", Bottom: 1 1/2"

    Acros AzX/AiX, block lock, Top: semi 1 1/8", Bottom: 1 1/2"

    Stem

    Newmen Evolution SL 318.4, 31.8mm

    Newmen Evolution SL 318.2, 31.8mm

    Newmen Evolution SL 318.2, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    Newmen Advanced 318.0, Carbon, 740mm

    Newmen Advanced SL 318.0, Carbon, 740mm

    Newmen Advanced SL 318.0, Carbon, 740mm

    Saddle

    Natural Fit Nuance SLT Carbon

    Natural Fit Nuance SLT

    Natural Fit Nuance SLT

    Seatpost

    Newmen Advanced Custom, Carbon, 27.2mm

    Newmen Advanced Custom, Carbon, 27.2mm

    Newmen Advanced Custom, Carbon, 27.2mm

    Grips

    CUBE Race SL Grip 29.5mm, 1-Clamp

    CUBE Race SL Grip 29.5mm, 1-Clamp

    CUBE Race SL Grip 29.5mm, 1-Clamp

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM XO1 Eagle™, 10-50T, 1x12

    Shimano XTR, 10-51T, 1x12

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS™, 10-50T, 1x12

    Crank

    SRAM XX1 Eagle™, 34T

    Shimano XTR, 32T

    SRAM XX1 Eagle™, 34T

    Shifters

    SRAM X01 Eagle™ Trigger

    Shimano XTR SL-M9100-I, Direct Attach

    SRAM Eagle AXS™ Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1295, 10-50T

    Shimano XTR CS-M9100-12, 10-51T

    SRAM XG-1299 Eagle™ Rainbow, 10-50T

    Chain

    SRAM PC-X01 Eagle™

    Shimano CN-M9100

    SRAM PC-XX1 Eagle™ Rainbow

    Brakes

    SRAM Level Ultimate

    Shimano XTR BR-M9100

    SRAM Level Ultimate

    Wheels
    Rims

    Newmen Evolution SL X.A.25

    Newmen Advanced SL X.A.25 Carbon

    Newmen Advanced SL X.A.25 Carbon

    Tires

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray, Addix Speedgrip, Kevlar, 2.25, LiteSkin, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Addix Speed, Kevlar, 2.25, LiteSkin

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray, Addix Speedgrip, Kevlar, 2.25, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Addix Speed, Kevlar, 2.25

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray, Addix Speedgrip, Kevlar, 2.25, LiteSkin, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Addix Speed, Kevlar, 2.25, LiteSkin

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