AERIUM C:68X
SLT AERO

ArtNo. 1138800

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NO COMPROMISE.
NO LIMITS.

Developed in close collaboration with CUBE athlete and World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay, the Aerium C:68X can rightly claim its title as the fastest frame we've ever made. Every detail, from the aero fork design, disc brake integration and in-frame hydration and storage systems, has been designed with zero compromise, tested in the wind tunnel and then tested again under pressure, in race conditions. That's why, for example, we fitted a high-rise bar for the medium and large sizes – because seemingly small touches make a difference. Lucy has full confidence in the frame and its configurable storage and hydration, and now you can, too.

Frame Material C:68X® Carbon

Tire clearance 28mm/ 30mm

Details

We know the Aerium C:68X is fast, because we have the race results to prove it. But what if we could make it faster still? The result is the Aerium C:68X SLT Aero, with components specifically chosen to reduce drag and get you to the finish line faster. Because we know this: Every. Single. Watt. Counts.

Details

We know the Aerium C:68X is fast, because we have the race results to prove it. But what if we could make it faster still? The result is the Aerium C:68X SLT Aero, with components specifically chosen to reduce drag and get you to the finish line faster. Because we know this: Every. Single. Watt. Counts.

AERIUM C:68X

The biggest obstacle to going faster isn't you, it's air. Which is why, for the Aerium C:68X SLT Aero, we took a close look at our medal-winning race bike and fitted it with components that are to air what a hot knife is to butter. Profile Design ASC Pro extensions combined with our CUBE cockpit help put you in the most efficient aero tuck possible, and the Hammerhead Karoo 3 head unit keeps you on top of everything you need to know. Meanwhile, the Newmen Streem Aero/Disc TT80/Disc Vonoa wheelset – clad with Schwalbe Pro One Aero tyres – features a carbon disc rear to complement the deep-section front wheel. Sram Red AXS brakes have the power to slow you quicker, so you can maintain your speed for longer. Put it all together, and it means that more of your output will go into forward propulsion, transferred to the road via Sram's Red AXS 1x12 gears with a CeramicSpeed waxed Red chain and a Sram Red crank with built-in power meter. It's quick. You will be, too.

Frame

frame

Aerium C:68X® Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Twin Head Tube, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc, 12x142mm, AXH

Combining all our expertise from carbon frame building into the ultimate material, C:68X® carbon uses the optimum blend of fibre and nano particle-infused resin. Precision Advanced Twin Mold manufacturing means we can avoid bonded sleeves or inserts, too. It's the new benchmark for light, stiff and strong.

Set up your Aerium C:68X gears the way you like: as it's supplied, with a 2X system and front derailleur for the widest possible range of ratios, or switch to 1X for simplicity, low weight and optimum aero with the front derailleur mount neatly hidden behind its cover plate.

Full Internal Cable Routing takes the clutter of external cables and consigns it to the past. We started from scratch, designing frame and handlebars to accept gear and brake cables internally so that nothing interrupts the bike's clean lines. It's neater, it's more aero, it protects cables from damage and it reduces maintenance. All the wins.

The CUBE Aerium Cockpit System is about as configurable as it gets. The standard setup is Low, but there's an optional High setup too. With a wide range of adjustment for each, every rider can find their optimum position for comfort, endurance and performance. Armpads can be set over a huge range of widths and stack heights and saddle stack and reach is, of course, also adjustable. Because every watt counts...

Ultimate performance requires optimum hydration, and that means having a system that's accessible, adaptable and with enough volume for extended racing. The Hydration System 2.0 allows the rider to rehydrate without changing position, thanks to a configurable setup that includes a bar-mounted system plus an additional bladder located inside the frame, just above the bottom bracket.

Racers need sustenance, and that means having somewhere to store energy gels or bars. Our versatile, modular Storage System puts those extra calories within easy reach of the rider, without having to change position from an aero tuck. Set it up the way that works best for you, and then make use of the extra time you can save by having food close to hand. It's the little things that make the difference...

The Aerium's Twin Head Tube is visually striking, but it's not just about looks. Aerodynamically speaking, it helps reduce air resistance in a straight line for higher speeds. Which, of course, is what it's all about. And, with stronger cross winds, the twin tube profile helps reduce buffeting and increases steering stability. Win, win.

Air sucks, and that's why Aero Optimized Geometry matters. Developed with a combination of wind tunnel testing, Computer Fluid Dynamics and feedback from athletes, it's our way of ensuring you can get the best possible performance out of you and your bike. Stable when you need it, agile when it counts and above all very, very fast.

With our Advanced Twin Mold process we use two precisely manufactured forms for our C:62®, C:68® and C:68X® carbon frames. The first form is to ensure an accurate layup. The second, inner form keeps every individual fibre precisely where it needs to be while the frame cures. The result is a significantly lighter, stronger frame, with fibre density tailored to anticipated loadings at specific points.

Need more hydration or extra space for your kit? The Aerium C:68X has you covered. The compartment above the bottom bracket accomodates an extra hydration bladder, or you can use it carry essential spares like a CO2 cartridge, multitool and spare tube. And it's all fully enclosed and aero...

size

XS, S, M, L

Rigid fork

Aerium C:68X®, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc, 12x100mm

Drivetrain & brakes

shift/ brake levers

Sram Red eTap Clics

brake system

Sram Red AERO E1 (160/160)

rear derailleur

Sram Red AXS™ E1, 12-Speed

shifters

Sram Red eTap Blips

bottom bracket

Sram DUB Road, 86mm Pressfit

crankset

Sram Red AXS™ E1 Powermeter Spider, Dub, Aero Chainring 50T

cassette

Sram Red XG-1290 E1, 10-33T

chain

Sram Red E1 w/Ceramicspeed Wax Coating

Cockpit

headset

Acros Integrated, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/4"

integrated bar/ stem

CUBE Aerium C:68X® Cockpit System, XS-S LOW, M-L HIGH

bar extensions

Profile Design ASC Pro Carbon

handlebar tape

Silca Nastro Aero

Wheels

wheelset

Newmen Streem TT.80/Infinite VONOA Carbon, 15 Carbon Spokes/Disc Wheel, Centerlock, 12x100mm/12x142mm, Tubeless Ready

tyres

Schwalbe Pro One Aero, TLR, 28-622

Finishing kit

saddle

Selle Italia Watt SF Magnesium

seat post

CUBE Aerium C:68 Aero

extras

Hammerhead Karoo

equipment

CUBE Hydration Set Aerium (not usable with 40mm or more spacers) / Storage Box Set Aerium

Product information

colour

genesisgrid´n´black

weight

10,3 kg

Art. No

1138800

Due to unforeseeable supply chain issues, the bike may be delivered with modifications.

More Information

Bike category of use: 6

You can find more information about Bike Classification at the following link.

More Information

100
kg

Maximum rider weight

The rider weight refers to the weight of the rider including clothing and any equipment worn on the body.

Please see the table for information on the distribution of weight across the system in conjunction with compatible accessories (luggage carriers, bike trailers, etc.).

System weight table

Geometry

	XS	S	M	L
Seat tube	535	545	566	588
Top Tube Horizontal	499	511	531	557
Seat angle	78°	78°	78°	78°
Head tube angle	72°	72°	72°	72°
Chainstays	410	410	410	410
Head tube	74	85	106	129
Wheelbase	979	992	1015	1043
BB-Height to Hub	-78	-78	-78	-78
Protrusion height - 80mm	790	801	821	824
Reach	395	405	421	442
Stack	487	497	517	539

Ergonomics

	XS	S	M	L
Stem length	81	81	81	81
Angle stem	-18°	-18°	-18°	-18°
Handlebar width	400	400	400	400
Crank length	165	165	165	170
Length seat post	350	350	350	350
Diameter tire maximum	693	693	693	693
Width tire maximum	30	30	30	30