CUBE LITENING C:68X SLT 2021
2021 Road
Estimate price |
8,658$
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 Integrated 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, 10-28T
Crank
SRAM Red Carbon, 48x35T, 170mm (50/52cm), 172.5mm (54/56cm), 175mm (58/60cm)
Chain
SRAM Red D1
Wheels
Rims
DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT Carbon 62
Tires
Schwalbe Pro One TT, Tubeless Easy, 25-622
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Red eTap AXS™ (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 |
Model Overview
LITENING C:68X SLT belongs to the Cube Litening model. CUBE launched 52 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cube Litening bikes models from 2021, by clicking 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 you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Race bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Race bike that is reliable is 3350$. However, even though the average price of a Race bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2021 for 8015$. Comparing the average cost of a Race bike to this one, you will see that LITENING C:68X SLT price is 139.25% higher.
Average weight for Race bikes
Race bikes weigh an average of 6.82 kg (15.04 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 7.6 kg (16.76 lbs), the LITENING C:68X SLT model is considerably heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 11.44% heavier than the average weight of Race bikes.
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.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the LITENING C:68X SLT bike is equipped with the 700c carbon model. 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 C:68X SLT has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.