Cube Cross Race C:68X TE 2025 Bike

We build bikes like the Cross Race C:68X TE so that the racers of Charles Liégeois Roastery CX Cyclocross Team have the best tool for the job. Stunningly light thanks to its C:68X carbon build and distinctive in its hydrogenblue'n'carbon paint, every detail on this bike is dedicated to the pursuit of one thing: winning.

Pro racers depend on their bike to help them beat the competition - and that means one that's as close to perfect as possible. That's where the Cross Race C:68X TE comes in. With its ultra-light frame's premium C:68X carbon construction, Newmen Advanced SL X.R.36 Carbon wheelset and integrated carbon Wing Bar and full carbon fork, it has the low weight and efficient power transfer demanded by pro team racers. Add race-proven Shimano Ultegra/GRX 825 Di2 gears with matching hydraulic disc brakes, and it's the complete package for the discerning racer.

Progress never sleeps. The Cross Race C:68X frame was developed in conjunction with the Charles Liégeois Roastery CX cyclocross team, and also took inspiration from our high-end carbon race bikes. The result is a perfectly honed structure, crafted from our top-end C:68X carbon material for a frame that weighs less than 9g - 2g lighter than any cyclocross frame we've built before. It's still just as strong, just as stiff and just as easy to pick up and carry. It's just very, very light. An integrated seatpost clamp, Di2 cable-routing option and integrated stem with cables routed through the headset complete the package. Ready for the podium?

Features

Combining all our expertise from carbon frame building into the ultimate material, C:68X carbon uses the optimum blend of fibre and nano particle-infused resin. Precision Advanced Twin Mold manufacturing means we can avoid bonded sleeves or inserts, too. It's the new benchmark for light, stiff and strong.

Our Integrated Seatpost Clamp is all part of our quest to sweat the details, so that you can reap the rewards. Its minimalist design suits the frame's pared-back aesthetic. And, of course, that's important - because why wouldn't you want your bike to look great? But it also saves a few grammes too. And that matters just as much...

Full Internal Cable Routing takes the clutter of external cables and consigns it to the past. We started from scratch, designing frame and handlebars to accept gear and brake cables internally so that nothing interrupts the bike's clean lines. It's neater, it's more aero, it protects cables from damage and it reduces maintenance. All the wins.

Cyclocross Race Geometry is all about threading that fine line between speed and control, to give you the best possible chance of ending up on the podium. With handling that's quick to respond to rapidly changing conditions but stable enough to help keep you upright and rolling, it's all you need for race day.

If you want to race, there are rules. We know that, which is why all our road race bikes that could be used for racing are fully compliant with UCI regulations on bicycle design and construction. We've created a full range of high performance machines that follow the rules, so you can just concentrate on your performance...

Weight matters when you're chasing every fraction of a second. That's why our one-piece carbon cockpit has been carefully designed to mimic the range of riding positions available with a traditional stem and handlebar combo, but with a substantial weight saving. Light, strong and elegant, it's another way of making every watt count.

We know that you want to keep track of your performance stats. It's important, which is why we designed a neat, unobtrusive mount for your Garmin. Now you can record and access data wherever you ride, safe in the knowledge that your Garmin unit is securely mounted and out of harm's way.

With our Advanced Twin Mold process we use two precisely manufactured forms for our C:62, C:68 and C:68X carbon frames. The first form is to ensure an accurate layup. The second, inner form keeps every individual fibre precisely where it needs to be while the frame cures. The result is a significantly lighter, stronger frame, with fibre density tailored to anticipated loadings at specific points.

Specification

Frame and Forks

• Frame: C:68X Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc, 12x142mm, AXH
• Forks: Cube Cross Race Disc C:68X Technology, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc
• Headset: ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/2" with Integrated Cable Routing, Bottom Integrated 1 1/4"

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Shimano Ultegra FC-R81, Hollowtech Ll, 46 x 36 Tooth
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB71-41B, 86mm Pressfit
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX Di2 RD-RX825, 12-Speed
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R815-F
• Cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-R811, 11-34 Tooth
• Chain: Shimano CN-M81

Braking/Shifting

• Brakes: Shimano Ultegra BR-R817, Hydraulic Disc Brake, Flat Mount 160mm

Wheels

• Wheelset: Newmen Advanced SL X.R.36 Carbon, 24/24 Spokes, 12 x 1mm / 12 x 142mm, Tubeless Ready
• Tyres: Schwalbe X-One RS, Kevlar, 33-622

Finishing Kit

• Bar Tape: Acid Bartape RC 2.5
• Stem: ICR Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin Mount Interface
• Seatpost: Newmen Advanced, Carbon, 27.2mm
• Saddle: Acid Nuance SLT Carbon