Cube Litening Aero C:68X SLT 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.

There's just a hint of the Litening AERO C:68X SLT's potential for causing mayhem with the clock in its iridescent decals, but the innocuousness of the slategrey'n'prizm base colour is very much a disguise. Underneath the unassuming exterior is a heart crafted from our premium C:68X® carbon, optimised for aero and low weight, and wearing race-proven components. Truly, a wolf in sheep's clothing.

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: Shimano Dura Ace FC-R9200, Hollowtech ll, 52x36T, 4iiii Precision 3+ Powermeter dual side
• Bottom Bracket: Acros Threadfit Ceramic
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 RD-R9250, 12-Speed
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 FD-R9250-F, Braze-On
• Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace CS-R9200, 11-34T
• Chain: Shimano CN-M9100

Braking / Shifting

• Brake System: Shimano Dura Ace BR-R9270, Hydraulic Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160)

Wheels

• Wheelset: Newmen Streem S.60/66 VONOA Carbon, 15/18 Carbon Spokes, Centerlock, 12x100mm/12x142mm, Tubeless Ready
• Tyres: Schwalbe Pro One Aero, TLR, 28-622

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: ACID Nuance SLT Carbon

Other

• shift/ brake levers: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 ST-R9270