CUBE Race ONE (2020)

CUBE Race ONE black'n'green 2020

If you're looking for a fast, reliable race hardtail that won't break the bank, we've got a solution for you: the new Race ONE. Built around the same frame as our acclaimed Acid and Reaction series, it features a carefully selected collection of components specifically chosen for their performance, reliability and value - because the last thing you need when you're racing is a mechanical failure. So, for example, we fitted Shimano XT 2x12 gears and hydraulic disc brakes. Slick, smooth and with a rock-solid reputation for dependability, they're our go-to choice for fuss-free performance. A CUBE wheelset shod with 2.25in Schwalbe tyres gives you fast acceleration, the strength you need and lots of grip. Up front, the RockShox Recon Silver fork steers accurately and helps smooth out even the roughest of race courses. And the frame that all this reliable kit is bolted to is just as dependable, featuring our double-butted 6061 tubes and hidden luggage carrier and fender mounts for added versatility, in case your weekend racer needs to do double duty as a tourer or weekday commuter. Sleek, fast and affordable - that's the Race ONE.

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What do you need in a great-handling, versatile hardtail? Well, it needs to be light and stiff for starters. That's why we began with mechanically formed, double-butted 6061 aluminium main frame tubes combined with a tapered head tube. Taken together they form a rigid backbone for the rest of the frame, carefully tailored with our Agile Ride Geometry to build a chassis that's responsive and accurate. Then we took a close look at the luggage carrier and mudguard mounting points, making them even neater than before so that you can add the accessories you need easily and, just as importantly, without ruining the clean lines of your bike. Details, see? They're what make a CUBE.