Cube Dropbar Program 2027: While the price-aggressive specialist retailer brand doesn't have any completely new drop-bar models in stock for the upcoming model year, it is releasing numerous bikes with optimized framesets, improved specifications, and new paint finishes. Across the board, you can expect an even better price-performance ratio – and if a bike does happen to be slightly more expensive, it's certainly because of the significantly increased added value.
Cube Dropbar Program 2027Aero Road now also available with 1x13
Improved aerodynamics and reduced weight are the key advantages of the new Litening Aero road bike. Compared to its predecessor, the 2027 model is said to offer 6% less air resistance; at the same time, the frameset is 150 grams lighter. Visually, the new bike stands out primarily with its more streamlined head tube area; the seat tube junction has also been significantly redesigned. Furthermore, the frame is now equipped with UDH mounts, enabling configurations like the C:68X Orbit with SRAM Red 1x13. This results in a weight of just 6,9 kilograms for the aero road bike – all at a price of €6.999 Euro.
The new aero road model, the Cube Litening AERO C:68X SLT (€7.299), is also available in the typical team configuration – equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace and, like the one-by model, completed with the "Newmen Streem S.60/66 VONOA Carbon" wheelset. The 2027 bikes also receive a new carbon cockpit, the IC Aero Max, which appears more harmoniously shaped than its predecessor with the clearly visible "kink" in the stem. Cube states the weight of the red, gray, and blue racing machine as 7,1 kilograms.
Cube Litening Air C:68X SLT: Mountain bike with low-profile wheels
Cube's lightweight road bike with its 800-gram frame remains unchanged for the new model year, except for the components: The top-of-the-line model, equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace including a 3iiii power meter, now rolls on the Newmen Streem A.49/54 VONOA Carbon wheelset. These wheels, with their deep rims, are designed to improve the overall system's aerodynamics without significantly increasing the weight – after all, they weigh just over 1.300 grams. Cube lists the complete bike at 6,8 kilograms, which is a very attractive figure, especially considering the relatively low price of €7.499.
In terms of aerodynamics, the Litening Air now has even less to hide: With its aerodynamically optimized cockpit, flat seatpost, and features like the flat head tube and tapered seat tube, it's well-positioned in the airflow. Cube approves tires up to 31 mm wide for this model, which should be an even better match for the aero wheelset. This wheelset, with its 24 mm internal width and 33 mm external width, is designed for slightly wider tires.
Cube Attain Race: Entry-level racing bike with a new groupset
The €1.099 aluminum racing bike is being upgraded with new components: The Attain Race now features Shimano Cues with 2x11 gears, replacing the outdated Tiagra 2x10. One advantage of the modern groupset is the 46/32 crankset, which, with its easier gears, is significantly more beginner-friendly.
The beautifully painted bike still impresses with its smooth tube transitions and comfort-oriented geometry; the 32 mm tire clearance remains unchanged – unfortunately, as wider tires would be desirable, especially for all-around riding. At 10,4 kg, the entry-level model is naturally not very light, but Cube equips it with inexpensive training wheels – those who invest a few hundred euros can easily save a considerable amount of weight.
Cube Attain C:62 SLT: Now even more attractive in terms of price
Comfort-oriented carbon frame, aero wheelset and Shimano Ultegra Di2 for 2.999 The Attain C:62 SLT was already very strong in terms of value for money, but now the manufacturer has gone a step further by equipping the model with an "IC Race" carbon cockpit instead of a conventional handlebar-stem combination. This slightly reduces the weight, which Cube states as 7,8 kg, and gives the bike a visually appealing finishing touch without increasing the price.
The frame geometry remains unchanged, offering a slightly more upright riding position and thus greater comfort thanks to a longer head tube. Another advantage of the 1.150-gram frame is its tire clearance for tires up to 34 mm – meaning you're not limited to smooth asphalt with this racing machine.
Cube Nuroad C:62 SLT: New wheels for the gravel racer
Cube doesn't push the limits of aerodynamics with its top gravel bike, instead favoring a sleek look and a certain versatility, evident in the balanced riding geometry and the option to mount racks on the fork. With 5.999 The SRAM Red model is also very attractive in terms of price.
With the 2027 model, however, the manufacturer is finally playing the aero card, switching to the Newmen Streem G.62 CS Carbon wheels. These wheels, with their deep profile, 27 mm internal width, and a generous 45 mm external width, guarantee optimized aerodynamics for current tire widths of 45 to 50 mm. Those who want to ride gravel at race pace will gladly accept the additional weight of approximately 300 grams compared to the previous wheelset – the Cube Nuroad C:62 SLT now weighs a full eight kilograms.
Cube Nuroad SLX: Price-performance hit with electronic SRAM 1×13
State-of-the-art electronic shifting for under €2.000? That's what you can expect with the 2027 Nuroad SLX, which was previously available with Shimano GRX 1x12 for €1.699. Now, the manufacturer is adding €300 and offering the aluminum bike with SRAM Rival XPLR – a rare and quite clever combination and one of the highlights of Cube's 2027 Dropbar lineup. Normally, the 1x13 groupset is mounted on carbon frames, and complete bikes with these components start at €3.500 and go up from there. However, the upcoming Nuroad SLX offers these groundbreaking components from the US manufacturer at a fantastic price. The result is a gravel bike that, in terms of handling and feel, is virtually indistinguishable from top-of-the-line models, as the three SRAM groupsets are practically identical in terms of function and feel.
Cube mounts the components to its beautifully crafted frame with balanced geometry, up to 50 mm tire clearance, and various mounting options for accessories. Such a frame isn't exactly lightweight, so the complete bike weighs just over ten kilograms, according to the manufacturer. And no, there's not much room for optimization in this regard – Cube uses a 1.400-gram wheelset with a gravel-typical internal rim width, meaning you could only save a few hundred grams on the tires and components like the seatpost and saddle…
Cube Nuroad One: Less for more
Anyone looking for an affordable gravel bike will find an offer from Cube that's hard to refuse: The Nuroad One has been reduced in price by €100 and now costs €799, while also receiving technical upgrades. The welds on the upper part of the frame have been smoothed, improving its appearance; in addition, there are now threaded holes on and under the top tube for attaching bags. Furthermore, Cube has internally routed the shift cable and rear brake line from the stem, even on the base model.
Steering? Exactly – something like that wasn't available on the previous Nuroad One. But in 2027, the Cues groupset with nine gears will be available in the higher-end version with hydraulic disc brakes – a real plus in terms of functionality and maintenance. Cube did cut a few corners with this model, though: the new model uses an aluminum fork, which makes the bike a full kilogram heavier overall.
Cube Aerium C:68X Pro: Triathlon bike with affordable SRAM groupset
For triathletes who don't want to invest quite so much in their sport, Cube's new Aerium model is the perfect solution. Equipped with SRAM's most affordable road groupset, the bike is quite functional, especially since it even includes a single-sided Spindle power meter. Beginner-friendly, with a slightly shorter chainring ratio than SRAM Force and Red, is the 48/35 combination; this is complemented by a 10-36 12-speed cassette.
The Aerium Pro version also takes a more understated approach to the wheelset: Cube equips it with the Newmen Advanced A.50 SJ Carbon, featuring 50 mm deep rims and 21 steel spokes each. (With under) 1.500 Despite its light weight and 23 mm internal rim width, this wheelset is also exceptionally modern and functionally designed. Of course, a triathlon bike is never truly lightweight, and the new Cube weighs 10,4 kg including pedals. The price is 4.999 However, the Euro is still very attractive considering the addition of the Profile handlebar extension and integrated hydration system.