Cube SL SL 2021 – 62cm 24.5
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 SL Road SL BikeThe Cube SL Road SL is engineered and optimised for road cycling efficiency, comfort and reliability on day-long adventures and demanding racing sessions. Plus, it features a strong and lightweight aluminium frame with a carbon fork, which provides the perfect blend of stiffness and agility at a low weight. Plus, Cube has equipped this versatile bike with flat racing handlebars, a Shimano Ultegra 2×11-Speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes for the ultimate in comfort, efficiency and all-weather riding performance.Shimano Ultegra Drivetrain and Hydraulic Disc BrakesPushing you on with shifting precision and power, this exceptional road bike is equipped with a Shimano Ultegra 2×11-Speed drivetrain. This means you’ll benefit from lightning-quick acceleration and super-smooth shifts as you dominate from the city streets to the countryside terrain. Keeping your momentum flowing, its Shimano RS405 hydraulic disc brakes are excellent at providing outstanding braking power in all weather conditions. Features: Frame: Aluminium Superlite Trekking Sport, Flat Mount Disc, 12x142mm, AXH Fork: CUBE TS Disc, Full Carbon, Taper, Flat Mount, 12x100mm Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000-DGS, 11-Speed Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000-BM, 31.8mm Shifters: Shimano SL-RS700 Brakes: Shimano BR-RS405, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160) Crankset: Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000, Hollowtech II, 50x34T, 170mm Cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000, 11-32T Chain: Shimano CN-HG701 Wheelset: CUBE RA 1.9 Tyre: Schwalbe G-One Allround, Kevlar, 40-622 Pedals: ACID PP Trekking Saddle: Natural Fit Venec Lite Seatpost: CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm Seatpost Clamp: CUBE Screwlock, 31.8mm Weight: 9.7kgEasy 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 and plastic pedals 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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