PHENIX C:68X
RACE

ArtNo. 145600

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Comparison

CROSS-COUNTRY
PERFECTION 2.0

We know a thing or two about making fast cross-country race frames, but the Phenix C:68X moves the bar even higher. How? For starters, we used our premium C:68X® carbon for the ultimate in low weight, high strength and ride comfort. We redesigned the seat tube junction to incorporate an integrated seat clamp. It's a small touch, but – along with Internal Cable Routing – it complements the frame's clean aesthetic and elegant, organic lines. And there's an adjustable angle headset, so you can tweak your bike's handling to suit your own taste.

Frame Material

C:68X®

Frame weight

< 900g

Boost

148x12mm

Highlights

Sometimes when something looks right, it just is right... form following function. The Phenix C:68X Race's ultra-clean lines hint at a purity of purpose. It looks fast, and it is fast – something that we made sure of with careful component selection, premium carbon construction and fastidious attention to detail.

Getting as fast as possible from A to B cross-country demands components that won't let you down. So, for the Phenix C:68X Race, we started with Sram's all-electronic XO SL Eagle Transmission groupset, to put a huge range of gears at your fingertips. A RockShox SID SL Ultimate RL fork, lightweight Newmen Phase 30 wheels and fast-rolling Schwalbe Racing Ray and Racing Ralph 2.35in tyres all help keep the rubber side down for speed and control. The integrated carbon bar/stem combo is light and comfortable. And powerful Magura MT8 Pro brakes mean you can go faster, for longer.

Frame

frame

C:68X® Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Boost 12x148mm, Full Internal Cable Routing, Dropper Post ready, UDH™

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.

When you're harnessing gravity, the trail is challenging and every second counts, the geometry of your CUBE is a critical component. That's why our adjustable headset allows you to tweak head angle, so you can set your bike up just the way you like it. A little slacker for more stability, or a little steeper for better agility. The choice is yours...

A wider hub makes a stiffer wheel, and a stiffer wheel means better handling. That's the thinking behind the Boost 148 rear hub standard, which allows wider flange spacing for better wheel performance without impacting on shifting accuracy or drivetrain efficiency. Simply put, you can go faster and harder with better handling and stronger wheels.

Cables connect your handlebar controls to vital components like gears and brakes, but there's no need for them to get in your way. With Internal Cable Routing we've reduced clutter and maintenance by running cables through the frame, keeping them out of the way of dust and water contamination – or damage from abrasion – as well as cleaning up your bike's appearance.

For off-road riding you need a bike that responds quickly, but also feels stable and secure. That's where Agile Ride Geometry comes in. Offering an ideal blend of on-demand steering precision, climbing agility and descending stability, it's perfect for every rider who values their time on the trail. If you're a mountain biker, you'll instantly feel at home...

A dropper post is a great accessory for adventurous riding, adding confidence and control on steep descents. Our Dropper Post Ready bikes are all set for this worthwhile upgrade, because they include internal cable routing for the remote lever that controls the seatpost. Once installed, you'll forget it's there... until you need it.

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

29: S, M, L, XL

Suspension

Suspension fork

RockShox SID SL Ultimate, Tapered, 15x110mm, 100mm, OneLoc

Drivetrain & brakes

brake system

Magura MT8 Pro PM, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160)

rear derailleur

Sram X0 Eagle AXS™ Transmission, 12-Speed, Electronic Shifting System

shifters

Sram AXS™ Pod Ultimate Controller

bottom bracket

Sram DUB MTB, 92mm Pressfit

crankset

Sram XX SL Eagle™ Transmission DUB, 34T

cassette

Sram XS-1295, 10-52T

chain

Sram X0 Eagle™ Transmission

Cockpit

headset

ACROS AZF-675, ICR (Integrated Cable Routing), Top Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56mm), Fiber Inserts for Angle Adjustment

integrated bar/ stem

CUBE Phenix Carbon Cockpit System

grips

ACID React Pro

Wheels

wheelset

Newmen Phase 30 light/light, 28/28 Spokes, 15x110mm/12x148mm, Tubeless Ready

front tyre

Schwalbe Racing Ray, Super Race, Addix Speed, Kevlar, 2.35

rear tyre

Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Super Race, Addix Speed, Kevlar, 2.35

Finishing kit

saddle

ACID Nuance SLT X, Carbon

seat post

Newmen Advanced Custom, Carbon, 27.2mm

extras

Schwalbe Aerothan™ Inner Tubes w/ ClikValve

Product information

colour

chromeblue´n´liquidblue

weight

9,1 kg

Art. No

145600

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

More Information

Bike category of use: 3

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

Slack/Moderate	S	M	L	XL
Seat tube	370	420	450	510
Top Tube Horizontal	574 / 575	604 / 605	629 / 630	659 / 660
Seat angle	74.9° / 74.7°	74.5° / 74.3°	74.5° / 74.3°	74.5° / 74.3°
Head tube angle	68.4° / 69°	68.4° / 69°	68.4° / 69°	68.4° / 69°
Chainstays	425	425	425	425
Head tube	94	97	110	126
Wheelbase	1091	1117	1143	1174
BB-Height to Hub	64 / 63	64 / 63	64 / 63	64 / 63
Protrusion height - 80mm	762	793	817	857
Reach	412 / 410	436 / 435	457 / 456	483 / 482
Stack	607 / 609	610 / 612	622 / 624	637 / 639

Ergonomics

	S	M	L	XL
Stem length	80	80	100	100
Angle stem	-12°	-12°	-9°	-9°
Handlebar width	740	740	760	760
Crank length	170	175	175	175
Length seat post	400	400	430	430
Diameter seatpost	27.2	27.2	27.2	27.2
Diameter tire maximum	750	750	750	750
Width tire maximum	60	60	60	60