The Cube SL Road Trapeze in darkred'n'red is the antidote to the sluggish hybrid bike. Designed as a "fitness bike," it strips away the heavy suspension forks found on trekking models in favour of a lightweight, rigid aluminium package that prioritizes speed and agility. The Trapeze frame configuration provides a lower standover height for easier mounting without sacrificing the bike's sporty silhouette or structural integrity. Finished in a deep, lustrous dark red, it’s a machine that looks as fast as it feels, making it a perfect choice for riders who want to turn their daily commute into a workout or blast through a weekend paved-loop.
Under the hood, the SL Road is built for efficiency on the tarmac. By utilizing a rigid carbon fibre fork, Cube has kept the front-end steering sharp and the overall weight low, ensuring that every watt you put into the pedals translates directly into forward motion. Unlike aggressive road bikes, however, the flat-bar cockpit offers a more upright, "eyes-up" riding position, which is a literal lifesaver when navigating urban traffic or simply soaking in the scenery. It’s a minimalist approach to cycling: no unnecessary bells and whistles, just a clean, high-speed connection between you and the road.
Frameset & Fork
Frame: Aluminium Superlite, Trekking Sport Geometry, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc.
Fork: CUBE Carbon composite, 1 1/8", Flat Mount.
Seatpost: CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm.
Saddle: Natural Fit Venec Lite.
Color: darkred´n´red.
Drivetrain & Brakes
Shifters: Shimano SL-RS700, 2x8-speed.
Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris FD-R2000-BM, 31.8mm.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris RD-R2000-SS, 8-Speed.
Brake System: Tektro HD-R280, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount.
Rotors: [F]160mm, [R]160mm.
Crankset: Shimano Claris FC-RS200, 50x34T, BB-UN300 Cartridge.
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG200, 12-32T.
Chain: KMC Z8.3.
Wheels & Tires
Rims: CUBE RA 0.8, Disc.
Hubs: Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock.
Tires: Schwalbe Little Big Ben, Active, 40-622 (28" x 1.50").
Key Highlights
Pure Road DNA, Flat-Bar Comfort: You get the drivetrain ratios and lightweight materials of a road bike but with the ergonomics of a mountain bike, giving you the best of both worlds for city sprinting.
Rigid Fork Efficiency: By ditching the suspension, the SL Road sheds significant weight. This makes it much easier to carry up apartment stairs or accelerate quickly away from stoplights.
Hydraulic Flat Mount Brakes: The Tektro hydraulic system is specifically designed for flat-bar road bikes, offering powerful, weather-proof stopping ability with a very slim, aerodynamic profile.
Hidden Utility: While it looks like a stripped-back speedster, the frame features discreet mounting points for mudguards and a rear rack, allowing you to transform it into a high-speed commuter if your needs change.