Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCM
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminium Lite, AMF, Internal Cable Routing, Easy Mount Kickstand Ready
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCM RL, 100mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-M360 SG SL, Direct Attachment
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M310, Top Swing
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-M310, Rapidfire-Plus
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200, 12-32T
Crank
Shimano FC-TX801, 42x32x22T, 170mm
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
CUBE PP MTB
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-TX505
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-TX505
Rims
CUBE CX 20, Disc
Tires
Schwalbe Smart Sam Active, 2.1"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M315, Hydr. Disc Brake (160/160)
Cockpit
Stem
CUBE Performance Stem, 31.8mm
Handlebar
CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 660mm
Grips
CUBE Performance Grips
Headset
CUBE No.10 Semi-Integrated
Seat
Saddle
CUBE Active 1.1
Seatpost
CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 13" | 16" | 17" | 19" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.72 mm | 1.61 mm | 1.65 mm | 1.61 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 304 mm | 304 mm | 314 mm | 314 mm |
| Front Center | 604 mm | 627 mm | 642 mm | 657 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 50 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 88 mm | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Stack | 603 mm | 603 mm | 628 mm | 640 mm |
| Reach | 351 mm | 374 mm | 381 mm | 397 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 528 mm | 551 mm | 571 mm | 591 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm | 405 mm | 420 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69.5 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1032 mm | 1055 mm | 1091 mm | 1106 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 51 mm | 51 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
ACCESS WLS Exc is a Cube Access model. CUBE launched 94 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Cube Access bikes models from 2017, here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
The average weight for Crosscountry bikes is 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
ACCESS WLS Exc weighs 14 kg (30.86 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 12.9% heavier than the average Crosscountry bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
ACCESS WLS Exc components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCM model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
The ACCESS WLS Exc 2017 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. CUBE ACCESS WLS Exc has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.