Cube Kathmandu SL Trapeze Touring 2020 Touring Bikes
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.
Built around Cube’s High Performance Aluminium frame, this well-equipped tourer uses Cube’s Efficient Comfort Geometry which puts you in the ideal position for clocking up the miles and staying in control on challenging terrain. This is all backed up by a high-spec components package that includes a Shimano XT 3×10-speed drivetrain to give you the range for all riding situations and RockShox’s Paragon Gold suspension forks to soak up the rough stuff. Also, to ensure you’re always in control on all surfaces and in all weathers, the Kathmandu SL has Shimano hydraulic disc brakes to stop you in an instant. Touring Bike with Accessories Included This 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. Additional Features: Front Light: Busch&Müller Lumotec IQ-XS N Plus Rear Light: Herrmans H-Trace Kickstand: CUBEstand Pro, Adjustable Grips: Natural Fit Comfort Mudguards: ACID 53 Bell: Knog Oi Carrier: CUBE Integrated Carrier 2.0, CUBE Adapter Compatible, SnapIt Compatible and Rail Built, Tuned and Tested Rest assured that each bike is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle’s team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.
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