Cube Litening Aero C:68X Orbit 2027 Bike

Here at Cube we love a challenge, so building a race bike that's as aero as possible within UCI rules is exactly the kind of thing that we relish. And here's the result: the Litening AERO frame. Built with our premium C:68X® carbon material and designed with extensive use of Computer Fluid Dynamics and real-world wind tunnel testing, it's now lighter and faster than ever. Around 150g lighter than before for frame and fork, to be precise. And reduced drag by up to 6 watts. Those are differences you can see in your results. With a Cube IC Aero Max Cockpit, redesigned aero seatpost, clearance for up to 34mm tyres, a future-proof UDH rear end and full compatibility with all Cube one-piece cockpits, it's got everything you need to race, faster.

An exceptionally fast bike deserves an exceptional paint finish, so that's what we did here. The Litening AERO C:68X Orbit's digitalcarbon'n'prizm design – with its tech-inspired pattern in matte grey overlaying the carbon background – is contrasted by bold, high-gloss holographic chrome decals. But it's not just great to look at. The finish itself is also very lightweight. Because speed demands attention to detail, and that's what this bike is all about...

Specifications

Frame and Forks

• Frame: Litening C:68X® Aero Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero Optimized Tubes, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc, 12x142mm, UDH™
• Forks: Litening C:68X® Aero, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount, 12x100mm
• Headset: Acros, Top Integrated 1 1/8", Bottom Integrated 1 1/4"

Drivetrain

• Crankset: SRAM Red E1 Powermeter Spider, Dub, Aero Chainring 50T
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Road, 86mm Pressfit
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red XPLR AXS™ E1, 13-Speed
• Cassette: SRAM Red XPLR XG-1391 E1, 10-46T
• Chain: SRAM Red E1

Braking / Shifting

• Brake System: SRAM Red AXS™ E1 HRD, Hydraulic Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/140)

Wheels

• Wheelset: Newmen Streem S.60/66 VONOA Carbon, 15/18 Carbon Spokes, Centerlock, 12x100mm/12x142mm, Tubeless Ready
• Tyres: Pirelli P ZERO™ Race SL‑R, 28-622, Tubeless Ready

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: IC Aero Max Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin Mount Interface
• Bar Tape: ACID Bartape RC 2.5
• Seatpost: Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex
• Saddle: Selle Italia SLR Racing Replica

Other

• shift/ brake levers: SRAM Red AXS™ E1