LITENING AERO C:68X
ORBIT

SRP* 6999 CHF

ArtNo. 1133650

digitalcarbon’n’prizm

Available from January 2027

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ANATOMY
OF SPEED

Here at CUBE we love a challenge, so building a race bike that's as aero as possible within UCI rules is exactly the kind of thing that we relish. And here's the result: the Litening AERO frame. Built with our premium C:68X® carbon material and designed with extensive use of Computer Fluid Dynamics and real-world wind tunnel testing, it's now lighter and faster than ever. Around 150g lighter than before for frame and fork, to be precise. And reduced drag by up to 6 watts. Those are differences you can see in your results. With a CUBE IC Aero Max Cockpit, redesigned aero seatpost, clearance for up to 34mm tyres, a future-proof UDH rear end and full compatibility with all CUBE one-piece cockpits, it's got everything you need to race, faster.

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Frame Material C:68X® Carbon

Frame weight 980g

Tire clearance 34mm

Details

An exceptionally fast bike deserves an exceptional paint finish, so that's what we did here. The Litening AERO C:68X Orbit's digitalcarbon'n'prizm design – with its tech-inspired pattern in matte grey overlaying the carbon background – is contrasted by bold, high-gloss holographic chrome decals. But it's not just great to look at. The finish itself is also very lightweight. Because speed demands attention to detail, and that's what this bike is all about...

Details

An exceptionally fast bike deserves an exceptional paint finish, so that's what we did here. The Litening AERO C:68X Orbit's digitalcarbon'n'prizm design – with its tech-inspired pattern in matte grey overlaying the carbon background – is contrasted by bold, high-gloss holographic chrome decals. But it's not just great to look at. The finish itself is also very lightweight. Because speed demands attention to detail, and that's what this bike is all about...

LITENING AERO C:68X

There are fast bikes, and then there's the Litening AERO C:68X Orbit. UCI-compliant and built to carve a tunnel of pure pace through the wall of air ahead, it's as single-minded about performance as you are. A C:68X® carbon frame and fork combo that's 150g lighter and up to 6 watts more efficient than before is a great start. We added our one-piece IC Aero Max Cockpit, for a super-efficient ride position. Selected 28mm Pirelli P Zero™ Race SL R tyres, wrapped around light and aero Newmen Streem Aero/Sprint 60/66 Vonoa carbon wheels. Added Sram Red AXS hydraulic disc brakes for fingertip speed control. And finished off with a power meter-equipped Sram Red crankset connected to Sram Red XPLR AXS 1x13 gears, for perfect power delivery. Maximum velocity, perfected.

Frame

frame

Litening C:68X® Aero Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero Optimized Tubes, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc, 12x142mm, UDH™

Our flex seatpost helps take some of the buzz and vibration out of the road surface, making it 10% more comfortable than a regular seatpost – and it also features an aero profile, for the best possible performance.

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.

Our Integrated Seatpost Clamp is all part of our quest to sweat the details, so that you can reap the rewards. Its minimalist design suits the frame's pared-back aesthetic. And, of course, that's important – because why wouldn't you want your bike to look great? But it also saves a few grammes too. And that matters just as much...

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.

If you want to race, there are rules. We know that, which is why all our road race bikes that could be used for racing are fully compliant with UCI regulations on bicycle design and construction. We've created a full range of high performance machines that follow the rules, so you can just concentrate on your performance...

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.

We know that you want to keep track of your performance stats. It's important, which is why we designed a neat, unobtrusive mount for your bike computer. Now you can record and access data wherever you ride, safe in the knowledge that your device is securely mounted and out of harm's way.

One standard for all: gear hanger replacement made easy thanks to the innovative Universal Derailleur Hanger. With a design that includes some room for pivoting to help prevent chain jams, it improves shifting performance and works with all drivetrains. Best of all, it's a standard part that is available anywhere.

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.

size

50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 62cm

Rigid fork

Litening C:68X® Aero, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount, 12x100mm

Drivetrain & brakes

shift/ brake levers

Sram Red AXS™ E1

brake system

Sram Red AXS™ E1 HRD, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/140)

rear derailleur

Sram Red XPLR AXS™ E1, 13-Speed

bottom bracket

Sram DUB Road, 86mm Pressfit

crankset

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

cassette

Sram Red XPLR XG-1391 E1, 10-46T

chain

Sram Red E1

Cockpit

headset

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

integrated bar/ stem

IC Aero Max Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin Mount Interface

handlebar tape

ACID Bartape RC 2.5

Wheels

wheelset

Newmen Streem S.60/66 VONOA Carbon, 15/18 Carbon Spokes, Centerlock, 12x100mm/12x142mm, Tubeless Ready

tyres

Pirelli P ZERO™ Race SL‑R, 28-622, Tubeless Ready

Finishing kit

saddle

Selle Italia SLR Racing Replica

seat post

Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex

Product information

colour

digitalcarbon’n’prizm

weight

6,9 kg

Art. No

1133650

SRP*

6999 CHF

*Suggested retail price

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

	50 cm	52 cm	54 cm	56 cm	58 cm	60 cm	62 cm
Seat tube	460	480	500	520	540	560	580
Top Tube Horizontal	527	537	550	565	580	592	604
Seat angle	75°	74.2°	73.5°	73.5°	73°	72.5°	72.5°
Head tube angle	72.2°	74.2°	73°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°
Chainstays	410	410	410	410	410	410	410
Head tube	110	120	140	160	180	195	210
Wheelbase	981	981	984	995	1005	1011	1023
BB-Height to Hub	72	72	69	69	67	67	67
Protrusion height - 80mm	747	762	784	804	824	840	855
Reach	389	389	389	398	403	405	412
Stack	514	524	542	563	580	594	609

Ergonomics

	50 cm	52 cm	54 cm	56 cm	58 cm	60 cm	62 cm
Stem length	90	90	100	110	110	120	120
Angle stem	-10°	-10°	-10°	-10°	-10°	-10°	-10°
Handlebar width	380	380	380	380	400	400	400
Crank length	160	160	165	165	170	170	170
Length seat post	380	380	380	380	380	430	430
Diameter tire maximum	696	696	696	696	696	696	696
Width tire maximum	34	34	34	34	34	34	34