CUBE LITENING AERO C:68X SLT

Highlights

The Litening AERO C:68X SLT won't let you down. From its wind tunnel-tested, UCI-compliant, carbon aero frame – painted in a distinctive solareclipse'n'carbon colour scheme – to its ultra-reliable components and built-in power meter, it's an uncompromisingly fast bike that's built with just one thing in mind: getting the absolute best performance out of you

C:68X Carbon fiber technology

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.

Full Internal cable routing

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.

UCI Compliant

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.

One-piece Carbon Cockpit

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.

Aero Optimized Geometry

Air sucks, and that's why Aero Optimized Geometry matters. Developed with a combination of wind tunnel testing, Computer Fluid Dynamics and feedback from athletes, it's our way of ensuring you can get the best possible performance out of you and your bike. Stable when you need it, agile when it counts and above all very, very fast.

Bike Computer Mount

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 bike computer. Now you can record and access data wherever you ride, safe in the knowledge that your device is securely mounted and out of harm's way.

Advanced Twin Mold

With CUBE 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

• Litening C:68X® Aero Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology

• Aero Optimized Tubes

• Full Internal Cable Routing

• Flat Mount Disc

Fork

• Litening C:68X® Aero

• Integrated Cable Routing

• Flat Mount Disc

Drivetrain & Brakes

• Shift/Brake Levers: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 ST-R9270

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

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 RD-R9250-D, 12-Speed Electronic Shifting

• Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 FD-R9250-F, Braze-On

• Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BB71-41B, 86mm Pressfit

• Crankset: Shimano Dura Ace FC-R9200-P, Powermeter, Hollowtech II, 52x36T

• Cassette: Shimano Dura Ace CS-R9200, 11-30T

• Chain: Shimano CN-M9100

Cockpit

• Headset: ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/8", Bottom Integrated 1 1/4"

• Integrated Bar/Stem: ICR Aero Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin/Wahoo Mount Interface

• Handlebar Tape: ACID Bartape RD

Wheels

• Wheelset: Newmen Streem S.60/66 VONOA Carbon, 15/18 Carbon Spokes, 12x100mm / 12x142mm, Tubeless Ready

• Tyres: Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT, 28-622

Finishing Kit

• Saddle: ACID Nuance SLT Carbon

• Seatpost: Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex

• Extras: Tubolito™ Inner Tubes

Product Information

• Colour: Solareclipse’n’Carbon

• Weight: 7.3 kg

• Article No.: 827300

Geometry

Ergonomics

You've put in the miles, honed your training regime to perfection, and now it's time to race. The Litening AERO C:68X SLT is the bike you'll need. Built around our high-tech carbon aero chassis with 30% drag reduction, we fitted Shimano's Dura-Ace 2x12 Di2 groupset – with built-in power meter – so that you have precise gear changes and powerful braking literally at your fingertips. A Newmen Streem Aero/Sprint 60/66 Vonoa wheelset with a lower profile up front gives superb handling and incredible aero performance, even in windy conditions. Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT tyres combine fast acceleration with the grip that you need. And the bike's low overall weight and day-long comfort help ensure you'll perform at your peak, hour after hour.