CUBE LITENING AERO C:68X SL 2022
2022 Road
Estimate price |
7,913$
Weight | 7.6 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 Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
C:68X®
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Red eTap AXS™, 12-Speed
Front Derailleur
SRAM Red eTap AXS™
Shift Levers
SRAM Red eTap AXS™
Cassette
SRAM Red XG-1290, 10-33T
Crank
SRAM Red Carbon, 48x35T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB Road, 86mm Pressfit
Chain
SRAM Red D1
Wheels
Rims
Mavic Cosmic SLR 45 Carbon
Tires
Schwalbe Pro One, Tubeless Easy, 28-622
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Red eTap AXS™ (160/160)
Cockpit
Handlebar
ICR Aero Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin/Wahoo Mount Interface (50cm, 52cm: 400mm/90mm; 54cm, 56cm: 420mm/100mm; 58cm: 440mm/110mm; 60cm: 440mm/120mm)
Headset
ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/8, 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 | 1.33 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.48 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 | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 60 mm | 60 mm | 57 mm | 53 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Stack | 506 mm | 516 mm | 534 mm | 555 mm | 572 mm | 586 mm |
| Reach | 381 mm | 381 mm | 381 mm | 390 mm | 395 mm | 397 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 519 mm | 529 mm | 542 mm | 557 mm | 572 mm | 584 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.2 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 460 mm | 480 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 72.3 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 105 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 973 mm | 973 mm | 976 mm | 987 mm | 997 mm | 1003 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Standover Height | 734 mm | 749 mm | 771 mm | 790 mm | 810 mm | 827 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
LITENING AERO C:68X SL completes the Cube Litening model. 52 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cube Litening bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
CUBE LITENING C:68X PRO 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 4777$. CUBE LITENING AIR C:68X SLT 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 8493$.
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.
Average price for Aero bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Aero bike is 4211$. However, even though the average price of an Aero bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2022 and its price was 7325$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that LITENING AERO C:68X SL price is 73.95% more expensive than the average cost of an Aero bike.
Average weight for Aero bikes
Aero bikes have an average weight of 7.34 kg (16.18 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.
Weighing 7.6 kg (16.76 lbs), the LITENING AERO C:68X SL model is slightly heavier than average. In other words, this model is 3.54% heavier than the average Aero bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
LITENING AERO C:68X SL has a carbon fork, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
The wheels on LITENING AERO C:68X SL are the 700c carbon type. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. CUBE LITENING AERO C:68X SL has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.