Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($6,646)$579
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    19.0 lbs32.2 lbs
    9.2
    2.4
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    Fox Factory Float 32Suntour XCE
    Wheels
    Carbon
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXSTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic2 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    cube.eu

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The CUBE ELITE C:68X SLT is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 ELITE C:68X SLT
    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)

    29 mph

    2021 ELITE C:68X SLT

    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

    C:68X Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, ARG2, Tapered Headtube, PressFit BB, Boost 12x148mm, Integrated Cable Routing

    ColorCarbon’n’prizmblack

    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

    ColorCarbon’n’prizmblack

    Fork

    Fox 32 Float SC FIT4 Factory, Tapered, 15x110mm, Kashima Coated, 100mm, 2-Position Remote Lever

    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

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

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

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    Newmen Evolution SL 318.2, 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

    Newmen Advanced SL 318.0, Carbon, 740mm

    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 Nuance SLT Carbon

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    Newmen Advanced Custom, Carbon, 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

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    CUBE Race SL Grip 29.5mm, 1-Clamp

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS™, 12-Speed

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

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

    Crank

    SRAM XX1 Eagle™ DUB, 34T, 175mm (S: 170mm)

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

    Shifters

    SRAM Eagle AXS™ Controller

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

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1299 Rainbow, 10-52T

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    SRAM PC-XX1 Eagle™ Rainbow

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Magura MT8 SL, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160)

    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

    Newmen Advanced SL X.A.25 Carbon, 28/28 Spokes, 15x110mm / 12x148mm, Tubeless Ready

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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