CUBE LITENING C:68X SL 2021
2021 Road
Estimate price |
7,970$
Weight | 7.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Dura-Ace Di2 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Litening C:68X Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero Headtube, Full Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc
Suspension Fork
Litening C:68X Aero, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Dura Ace Di2 RD-R9150-DSS, 11-Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura Ace Di2 FD-R9150-F, Braze-On
Shift Levers
Shimano Dura Ace Di2 ST-R9170
Cassette
Shimano Dura Ace CS-R9100, 11-28T
Crank
Shimano Dura Ace FC-R9100, 52x36T, 170mm (50/52cm), 172.5mm (54/56cm), 175mm (58/60cm)
Chain
Shimano CN-HG900-11
Wheels
Rims
Mavic Cosmic SLR 45 Carbon
Tires
Schwalbe Pro One, Tubeless Easy, 28-622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Dura Ace BR-R9170, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160)
Cockpit
Handlebar
Litening C:68X ICR Aero Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin 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 | 1.36 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 | 580 mm | 590 mm | 600 mm | 609 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 60 mm | 59 mm | 61 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 56 mm |
| Stack | 506 mm | 516 mm | 534 mm | 555 mm | 572 mm | 587 mm |
| Reach | 381 mm | 380 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 | 972 mm | 982 mm | 993 mm | 1002 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 C:68X SL belongs to the Cube Litening model. CUBE released 52 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Cube Litening bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
CUBE LITENING C:68X PRO 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 4299$. On the other hand, CUBE LITENING C:68X SLT 2021, is the most expensive and costs 8015$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of 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$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Race bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When CUBE released this model in 2021, its price was 7378$. Comparing this to the average Race bike price, we see that the price is 120.24% higher.
Average weight for Race bikes
The average weight for Race bikes is 6.82 kg (15.04 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.
a bit heavier than average, LITENING C:68X SL has a weight of 7.4 kg (16.31 lbs). In short, the average Race bike weight is 8.5% lower than this one.
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.
LITENING C:68X SL 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
The LITENING C:68X SL 2021 bike is equipped with 700c carbon 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The LITENING C:68X SL comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.