Technologies for the SL Cross MTB bike:
HPA High Performance Aluminium: For high end, we use High Performance 7005 aluminium alloy which has a very low density combined with high strength due to the special alloy and the hardening heat treatment. By triple butting or even quadruple butted tubing, aluminium tubes are reinforced where required and reduced where possible. In addition we use Special tube shapes, manufactured with Hydroform technology to better cope with the directional forces. The low density and high strength as well as the butting and the Hydroform technology enable us to make high performance frames with an ultimate level of stiffness.
FSS Frame Save System: To protect our high-end aluminium frames, they are built with the CUBE Frame Save System replaceable derailleur hanger. The thread is in the hanger and not in the frame as usual. In case of a crash, this hanger can be easily and quickly replaced by a new one.
One Piece design: Joints in high-quality aluminum frames are specially finished via this method and so create the impresssion of seamless tube design. This generates the visual effect of molding and ensures high load-bearing capacity.
Wet Paint Surface: On polished and brushed aluminium and all HPC frames the logos and graphics are applied in multi-layer wet paint. We use this surface treatment technology mainly to save weight.
Cross Country MTB bike specifications:
Frame: HPA Crossroad Triple Butted
Fork: Aluminium Rigid Fork
Headset: FSA NO. 10 semi-integrated
Stem: Easton EA30, 25.4mm
Handlebar: Easton EA30 Riser
Grips: CUBE Performance Grips
Rear Mech: Shimano Deore SLX RD-M662 Top Normal
Front Mech: Shimano Deore FD-M590 Top Swing, 34.9mm
Shifter: Shimano Acera SL-M390 Rapidfire-Plus, 9-Speed
Brakes: Shimano BR-M422 V-Brake Front & Rear
Chainset: Shimano FC-M521 Octalink 48x36x26T., 175mm, Shimano BB-ES25, Chainguard
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG30 11-34T., 9-Speed
Chain: KMC X9 Double Durability
Rim: Schürmann Yak 622 V-Brake
Rim tape: Schwalbe 20-622
Front Hub:Shimano Tiagra HB-4600
Rear Hub: Shimano Tiagra FH-4600
Spokes: DT Swiss Industry 2.0 Silver
Tyres: Schwalbe CX Pro
Tubes: Schwalbe Impac AV17
Pedals: Fasten Alloy
Saddle: Selle Italia X1
Seatpost: Easton EA30 31.6mm
Seatclamp: Scape Close 34.9mm
Weight:10,9 kg