For high end, we use High Performance 7005 aluminium alloy which has a very low density combined with high strength due to the special alloy and the hardening heat treatment. By triple butting or even quadruple butted tubing, aluminium tubes are reinforced where required and reduced where possible. In addition we use Special tube shapes, manufactured with Hydroform technology to better cope with the directional forces. The low density and high strength as well as the butting and the Hydroform technology enable us to make high performance frames with an ultimate level of stiffness.

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To cope with bending and torsional forces in the bottom bracket area, we have developed a 3D-box for our four-pivot Dual Trail Control layout. It is placed between the rear shock struts. It gives a very wide support for the sealed encapsulated industrial bearings of the bottom bracket resulting in a clearly improved lateral stiffness, a better response, and a better power transfer between crankset and the rear wheel. At the same time, the 3D-box carries the front derailleur as well as the fixing point for the shock.

In this system, a cone is used to form a play-free connection. It is only necessary to tighten the axle from one side. The main advantages of the Syntace system are: quick and simple changing of the wheel, a stabilised position of the brake disc, a higher stiffness of the rear drive train and a lighter weight compared to a conventional thru axle. The advantages of the Syntace through-axle system are: easier fitting and removal of the rear axle, stable brake disc position (thus less sliding) and improved rear assembly rigidity values. Hence the X12 weighs less than conventional through-axle systems

The requirement for a continuously active and fully usable travel: The rear triangle is not affected by pedalling or especially braking forces. Regardless of the fact that a variety of other possibilities exists, we employ a four pivot chain stay construction. Here, one of the pivots is located between the dropout and the chain stay; this ensures that braking does not have a negative effect on the movement of the rear wheel. Thereby via the appropriate positioning of the remaining pivots, we obtain the finest riding qualities for our fullsuspension bikes in terms of uphill as well as downhill abilities.

Dual Trail Control is the four-pivot suspension technology developed and improved by CUBE, which ensures a completely neutral behavior on the rear triangle when pedalling over any terrain.

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For the first time in 2011 we are also manufacturing top tubes and seat tubes of the new AMS ALU models using this hydroforming process, which has proved its worth. In conventional hydroforming processes this custom form and technical advantages cannot be achieved. As this manufacturing method reduces the number of welds, the weight is reduced with a simultaneous increase in stability.

Elaborative developed kinematics are only able to function correctly if the associated suspension shocks is properly tuned to it. Connected with the new Fox Float RP23 Boost Valve shock and the DHX RC4 shock, we could achieve the best optimised performance.

To join our Dual Trail Control link with the frame, we have developed a CUBE specific HAL – Hollow Axle Link. The FEM optimized HAL Hollow Axle Link is very light and rigid and optimally adapted to transfer the energy flow from the rear triangle. Very light bearings give additional lateral stiffness, and in longevity they compare favourably with roller bearings.

On polished and brushed aluminium and all HPC frames the logos and graphics are applied in multi-layer wet paint. We use this surface treatment technology mainly to save weight.