Cube Aim SL 2021 2021 – 43.5cm 17
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 Aim SL Hardtail BikeThe Cube Aim SL provides a rapid, stable and versatile trail-riding experience that you can rely on. This fast and agile hardtail features Cube’s Aluminium Lite construction, giving a lightweight and robust ride for efficient climbing prowess and confidence-inspiring descent poise. Ideal for XC racing, steep descending and long days in the saddle on all-day riding epics, this bike is versatile, dependable and fun. Shimano 3×9-Speed Drivetrain and Hydraulic Disc BrakesSmoothly 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 TyresRolling aboard a SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, Cube SD20 rims and Schwalbe Smart Sam tyres, this Aim SL 29 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. Features: Frame: Aluminium Lite, AMF, Internal Cable Routing, Easy Mount Kickstand Ready Fork: SR Suntour XCM Rl Disc, 100mm, Remote Lockout Headset: Cube Fph863, Semi-integrated Stem: Cube Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm Handlebar: Cube Rise Trail Bar, 680mm Grips: Cube Performance Grip Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-M3100, 9-Speed Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-M3000, Top Swing, 31.8mm Clamp Shifters: Shimano Sl-m2010, Rapidfire-plus Brake System: Shimano BR-MT200, Hydr. Disc Brake (160/160) Crankset: Shimano FC-MT101, 40x30x22t, 175mm Chain: KMC X9 Cassette: Shimano CS-HG201-9, 11-36t Front Hub: Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock Rear Hub: Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock Rims: Cube ZX20, 32h, Disc Tyres: Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.25 Pedals: Cube PP MTB Saddle: Natural Fit Venec Lite Seat Post: Cube Performance Post, 27.2mm Seatclamp: Cube Varioclose, 31.8mm Weight: 14.4 kgEasy 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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