Cube Kathmandu SL Trapeze Touring 2020 2020 – 21
The single and whole point of the Cube SL is speed. With a lean clean aerodynamic frame set, rigid manner, tenacious handling, aluminum construction and disc brakes as standard, it delivers impressive acceleration on tarmac and makes it look easy. Read full review
Cube SL Review
Few bikes out there are a model of simplicity quite like the Cube SL, a bike designed to deliver a ridiculous rate of acceleration on the road and very little else. Everything about it has been shaped to that end. This should be fun, I thought.
In the pursuit of speed, Cube has fiddled with the latest technology and looked to be as streamlined as possible to help the SL cut through the air with minimum drag. The disc brakes are further evidence of the kind of speeds you can hit with this thing. The Cubes’ frame set and double butted tubing is welded out of lightweight aluminum. The design of the forks is taken in part from the company’s racing models. The cables run inside the tube giving it a cleaner aerodynamic profile.
Despite the aluminum construction, the Cube SL is still light enough to rival carbon fiber models weighing in at eleven and a half kilograms. It is not the weight that enables it but the racing technology. It is an excellent sprinter. That said, its brakes are impressive too. They are Tektro HD-M285 hydraulic discs and they provide excellent stopping power in multiple weather conditions. The tyres are Schwalbe CX Comp, 40x622s, sleek and very sticky.
The ride is as you would expect. The Cube SL feels light and rigid inspiring more and more confidence as you gain speed. You sense that it is bred for sprinting and it does a good job of getting you into a similar sort of mood.
+Pros:
- Elegant design
- Straight-line speed
- Good braking
- Simple assembly
-Cons:
- Heaviness can be a disadvantage in some cases
The Verdict
The cube SL is an elegant racer which you can acquire for a very reasonable price and make masses of speed with.
Cube Kathmandu SL Trapeze Touring BikeReady to help you tour the World, Cube’s Kathmandu SL model ticks all the boxes when it comes to adventure touring bikes. Just some of the stand-out points include a wide range Shimano XT 3×10-speed drivetrain and terrain smoothing RockShox suspension forks. This particular model also has a dropped top tube to make on/off transitions easier.Cube Efficient Comfort Control GeometryBuilt around Cube’s High Performance Aluminium frame, this well-equipped tourer uses Cube’s Efficient Comfort Geometry to put you in the ideal position for clocking up the miles and thriving on challenging terrain. This is all backed up by a high-spec components package. Also, to ensure you’re always in control on all surfaces and in all weathers, this highly capable tourer has Shimano hydraulic disc brakes to stop you in an instant.Touring Bike with Accessories IncludedThis fully-equipped touring bike also comes with all the main accessories for your touring holiday, including mudguards, lights an integrated rear pannier and a kickstand. The integrated design of Cube’s carrier isn’t just elegant – it’s also exceptionally strong, stiff and stable. Features: Frame: Aluminium Superlite Trekking Comfort IC 2.0 Double Butted Fork: RockShox Paragon Gold Air, 65mm travel, Lockout Headset: FSA Orbit Z, Semi-Integrated, 1 1/8″ Stem: Cube Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm Handlebar: Cube Rise Trail Bar, 680mm Grips: Natural Fit Comfort Shifters: Shimano XT SL-T8000 Front Derailleur: Shimano XT FD-T8000, Top Swing, 31.8mm Clamp Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT RD-T8000, 10-Speed Brakes: Shimano XT BR-T8000, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160) Crankset: Shimano XT FC-T8000, Hollowtech II, 48x36x26T, 175mm, Integrated BB, Chainguard Bottom Bracket: Shimano Hollowtech II type Cassette: Shimano CS-M771, 11-34T Chain: Shimano CN-HG95 Wheelset: Front Hub: Shimano DH-UR700-3D, Hub Dynamo, QR, Centerlock; Rear Hub: Shimano XT FH-M8000, QR, Centerlock; Rims: Cube EX21, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, Kevlar, 47-622 (700x45c) Saddle: Natural Fit Sequence + Comfort Seatpost: Cube Performance Post, 27.2mm Lights: Front: Busch&Müller Lumotec IQ-XS N Plus; Rear: Herrmans H-Trace Kickstand: CUBEstand Pro, Adjustable Mudguards: ACID 53 Bell: Knog Oi Carrier: CUBE Integrated Carrier 2.0, CUBE Adapter Compatible, SnapIt Compatible and Rail Weight: 14.7kgEasy AssemblyWhen you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools are conveniently included in the box.Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive: All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.Buy Cube Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
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