CUBE LITENING C:68X SL 2022
2022 Road
Estimate price |
7,798$
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 eTAP -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 12 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 Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc
Suspension Fork
Litening C:68X Aero, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc
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
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 | 1.36 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 ° |
| 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 |
Model Overview
LITENING C:68X SL is a Cube Litening model. 52 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Cube Litening bikes models from 2022, 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
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Race bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Race bike is 3350$. However, you could also get a good Race bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 7219$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that LITENING C:68X SL price is 115.49% more expensive than the average cost of a Race bike.
Race bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Race bike, we get 6.82 kg (15.04 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
LITENING C:68X SL weighs 7.6 kg (16.76 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In short, the average Race bike weight is 11.44% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
LITENING C:68X SL components
Fork material
LITENING C:68X SL has a carbon fork, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the LITENING C:68X SL model has 700c carbon wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. CUBE LITENING C:68X SL has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.