CUBE AERIUM C:68, SLT LOW 2023
2023 Road
Estimate price |
10,092$
Weight | 9.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset RED AXS -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 12 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
159cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aerium C:68® Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Twin Head Tube, Full Internal Cable Routing
Suspension Fork
Aerium C:68® Aero, Full Integrated
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Red eTap AXS™, 12-Speed
Front Derailleur
SRAM Red eTap AXS™
Shift Levers
SRAM Red eTap Blips
Cassette
SRAM XG-1290, 10-26T
Crank
SRAM Red Carbon, 50x37T, 170mm (XS/S/M), 172.5mm (L)
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB Road, 86mm Pressfit
Chain
SRAM Red D1
Wheels
Rims
DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT Carbon 80
Tires
Schwalbe Pro One TT, Tubeless Easy, 25-622
Brakes
Brakes
Magura RT Aero Carbon, Hydr. Rim Brake
Cockpit
Handlebar
CUBE Aerium C:68® TT Cockpit System, 400mm
Headset
VP, 1 1/8" integrated
Seat
Saddle
Selle Italia Watt SF Carbon
Seatpost
CUBE Aerium C:68® Aero
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.23 mm | 1.23 mm | 1.23 mm | 1.22 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 258 mm | 258 mm | 258 mm | 258 mm |
| Front Center | 582 mm | 595 mm | 617 mm | 646 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 61 mm | 61 mm | 62 mm | 61 mm |
| Stack | 486 mm | 497 mm | 517 mm | 539 mm |
| Reach | 395 mm | 404 mm | 420 mm | 441 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 498 mm | 510 mm | 530 mm | 556 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 78 ° | 78 ° | 78 ° | 78 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 535 mm | 545 mm | 566 mm | 588 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 74 mm | 85 mm | 106 mm | 129 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 963 mm | 976 mm | 998 mm | 1027 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 78 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 159 cm | 165 cm | 171 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
About this model
AERIUM C:68, SLT LOW belongs to the Cube Aerium model. There are 53 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Cube Aerium bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the CUBE AERIUM C:68, SL HIGH 2023 has a starting price of 6582$. CUBE AERIUM C:68X, SLT 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 9555$.
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.
Triathlon bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Triathlon bike you should know that the average price is 4177$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Triathlon bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 9343$. Comparing this to the average Triathlon bike price, we see that the price is 123.68% higher.
Triathlon bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Triathlon bike, we get 8.9 kg (19.62 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 9.5 kg (20.94 lbs), CUBE bike is a bit heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 6.74% heavier than the average weight of Triathlon bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
AERIUM C:68, SLT LOW components
Fork material
The fork 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 AERIUM C:68, SLT LOW bike is equipped with the 700c carbon model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. 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 AERIUM C:68, SLT LOW is equipped with Hydraulic Rim brakes. These brakes are pretty rare, and you will find them on very few bike models. In short, search for a bike that has hydraulic brakes, as they deliver way better performance.
Sizes
AERIUM C:68, SLT LOW comes in 4 sizes, that range from 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.