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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. Lucy has full confidence in the frame and its configurable storage and hydration and now you can, too.

Frame Material

C:68X®

Tire clearance

28mm/ 30mm
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Highlights
Your training is done, you've measured the results and there's nothing left to do but put it all to the test. The Aerium C:68X frame's proven race credentials, sophisticated C:68X® carbon construction and aero design are everything you need to ensure that you give of your very best on race day.
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At CUBE much of our inspiration comes from working with athletes like World champion Lucy Charles-Barclay. While she hones her performance, we're busy building a bike that'll enable her to realise her potential even better. The Aerium C:68X combines sophisticated wind tunnel analysis with real world experience of racing. The result? Our most aerodynamic frame yet, with disc brake compatibility and a host of adaptable cockpit, storage and hydration options that are fully integrated so that everything is at your fingertips. Lucy particularly wanted to be as self-sufficient as possible, even on longer races, so we added the option of running up to two hydration systems in combination with our already well-established modular storage units – and an aero cover for the front derailleur mount means you can run 1x or 2x gears with no aero downside. Crafted from our premium C:68X® carbon, it's the hidden advantage you've been looking for.

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.
The CUBE Aerium Cockpit System is about as configurable as it gets. With a choice of High or Low handlebar setups and 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...
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.
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

Cockpit

headset

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

integrated bar/ stem

CUBE Aerium C:68X® Cockpit System

bar extensions

Profile Design ASC Pro Carbon

handlebar tape

ACID Bartape RC 2.5

Finishing kit

seat post

CUBE Aerium C:68 Aero

equipment

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

Product information

colour

genesisgrid´n´black

Art. No

131520

SRP*

4999 EUR

*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.

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.).

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 170 170 170 172.5
Length seat post 350 350 350 350
Diameter tire maximum 693 693 693 693
Width tire maximum 30 30 30 30

All values are given in millimetres or degrees.