Cube Aim SL 2021
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.
Fast, agile and robust, the Aim SL 650b (27.5”) wheeled mountain bike will have you thrashing down technical trails faster than ever. With Cube’s “Aluminium Lite” frame at its core, this confidence-inspiring hardtail climbs efficiently and descends with poise. An ideal choice for aggressive cross country riders, the 100mm travel SR Suntour forks, Shimano 3×9-Speed gearing and hydraulic disc brakes all combine to give you the control and power to push your limits. Shimano 3×9-Speed Drivetrain and Hydraulic Disc Brakes Smoothly and accurately shifting up and down its 3×9 Shimano drivetrain, this bike is optimised to get you up the steepest climbs with ease as you blast from trail to trail. Equipped with super reliable Shimano MT200 disc brakes and 160mm rotors, these hydraulic brakes ensure you have superb power and confidence at your fingertips to control your momentum in all weather conditions. SR Suntour Suspension and Schwalbe Smart Sam Tyres Rolling aboard an SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, Cube SD20 rims and Schwalbe Smart Sam 27×2.25″ tyres, this Aim SL 27.5 Hardtail Bike soars over rock gardens, trial chatter and finds grip in the most treacherous terrain. And, this modern ride features a Cube finishing kit for the greatest handling, reliability and style at this excellent price-point. Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride Rest assured that each bike is fully built and tuned by Wiggle’s team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.
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