CUBE LITENING AIR C:68X RACE 2022
2022 Road
Estimate price |
6,078$
Weight | 7.1 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 12 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Litening C:68X® Air Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero-Weight Optimized Tubes, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc
Suspension Fork
Litening C:68X Air, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150-DGS. 12-Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150-F
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100, 11-34T
Crank
Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100, Hollowtech II, 50x34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BB71-41B, 86mm Pressfit
Chain
Shimano CN-M8100
Wheels
Rims
Newmen Advanced SL R.50 Streem, Carbon
Tires
Conti Grand Prix 5000 S TR, 28-622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160)
Cockpit
Handlebar
ICR Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin Mount Interface (50cm: 400mm/90mm, 52cm: 400/90mm, 54cm: 420/100mm, 56cm: 420mm/100mm, 58cm: 440mm/110mm, 60cm: 440mm/120mm)
Headset
ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/2", Bottom Integrated 1 1/4"
Seat
Saddle
Natural Fit Nuance SLT Road Carbon
Seatpost
Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.31 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 264 mm | 264 mm | 267 mm | 267 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm |
| Front Center | 582 mm | 582 mm | 584 mm | 595 mm | 604 mm | 610 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm | 60 mm | 57 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Stack | 519.7 mm | 530.2 mm | 548 mm | 568.8 mm | 586 mm | 600.3 mm |
| Reach | 395.4 mm | 394.7 mm | 395.5 mm | 404.3 mm | 408.7 mm | 410.6 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 533 mm | 543 mm | 556 mm | 571 mm | 586 mm | 598 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.2 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 460 mm | 480 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.2 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 107.2 mm | 117.2 mm | 137.2 mm | 157.2 mm | 177.2 mm | 192.2 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 416 mm | 416 mm | 416 mm | 416 mm | 416 mm | 416 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987 mm | 987 mm | 990 mm | 1001 mm | 1011 mm | 1017 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Standover Height | 729 mm | 744 mm | 766 mm | 786 mm | 806 mm | 823 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
LITENING AIR C:68X RACE completes the Cube Litening model. CUBE released 52 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2022 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
CUBE LITENING C:68X PRO 2022 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 4777$. CUBE LITENING AIR C:68X SLT 2022 on the other hand costs 8493$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Race bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Race bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3350$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Race bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 5626$. Comparing this to the average Race bike price, we see that the price is 67.94% higher.
Average weight for Race bikes
Race bikes weigh an average of 6.82 kg (15.04 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
With a weight of 7.1 kg (15.65 lbs), CUBE bike is slightly heavier than average. In short, the average Race bike weight is 4.11% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
LITENING AIR C:68X RACE components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the LITENING AIR C:68X RACE bike is equipped with the 700c carbon model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. CUBE LITENING AIR C:68X RACE is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.