CUBE CROSS RACE SL 2021
2021 Road
Estimate price |
1,777$
Weight | 9.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
-
Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset GRX 800, GRX 600 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminium Superlite, Double Butted, Advanced Mechanical Forming, Smooth Welded, Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc, 12x142mm, AXH
Suspension Fork
CUBE Cross Race Disc, Full Carbon, 1 1/8" - 1 1/4" Tapered, Flat Mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX RD-RX812, Direct Mount, 11-Speed
Shift Levers
Shimano GRX ST-RX600
Cassette
Shimano SLX CS-M7000, 11-42T
Crank
Shimano GRX FC-RX600, 40T, 170mm (XS), 172.5mm (S/M), 175mm (L/XL)
Chain
Shimano CN-HG601-11
Wheels
Rims
Fulcrum Racing 77 DB
Tires
Schwalbe X-One Allround, Performance Kevlar, 33-622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano GRX BR-RX400, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160)
Cockpit
Stem
Newmen Evolution 318.4, 31.8mm
Handlebar
Newmen Evolution Wing Bar
Headset
VP Z-t, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Integrated 1 1/4"
Seat
Saddle
Natural Fit Nuance Lite
Seatpost
Newmen Evolution, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 50cm | 53cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.41 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.58 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 276 mm | 276 mm | 276 mm | 276 mm | 276 mm |
| Front Center | 595 mm | 595 mm | 597 mm | 606 mm | 619 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 74 mm | 71 mm | 63 mm | 60 mm | 57 mm |
| Stack | 527.82 mm | 553 mm | 577 mm | 597 mm | 623 mm |
| Reach | 374.55 mm | 371 mm | 377 mm | 385 mm | 395 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 518.5 mm | 534 mm | 552 mm | 568 mm | 586 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.8 ° | 73.6 ° | 73.2 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 500 mm | 530 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 610 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.3 ° | 70.8 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 205 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1013 mm | 1014 mm | 1016 mm | 1025 mm | 1038 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Standover Height | 763 mm | 792 mm | 818 mm | 838 mm | 865 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
CROSS RACE SL belongs to the Cube Cross model. There are 72 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Cube Cross bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
CUBE CROSS RACE 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1220$. CUBE CROSS RACE C:62 TEAM EDITION 2021 on the other hand costs 3874$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Cyclocross bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Cyclocross bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2012$. However, even though the average price of a Cyclocross bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2021 for 1645$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that CROSS RACE SL price is 22.31% lower than the average cost of a Cyclocross bike.
Average weight for Cyclocross bikes
Cyclocross bikes weigh an average of 8.79 kg (19.38 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
CROSS RACE SL weighs 9.5 kg (20.94 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 8.08% heavier than the average Cyclocross bike.
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.
CROSS RACE SL components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels size
The CROSS RACE SL 2021 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.