Cube’s carbon Reaction GTC range starts at £1,249 but the SL is where the well-balanced frame actually gets the fork that it needs to really shine.
The ‘Grand Tour Composite’ frame may be affordable but it’s also really well put together, from the tapered head tube to the 142x12mm rear axle. A broad, rhomboid down tube keeps the press fit bottom bracket well supported, while the seatstays and top tube both taper towards the seat tube, where they sync in a wide wraparound ‘shelf’.
The slim seat tube uses a 27.2mm seatpost and a side, rather than rear, slot to prevent rear wheel spray seeping into the frame.
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Gear cables are piped internally for clean lines, while the rear brake line is external for easy servicing. The brake itself is mounted on the chainstay and dropout, to stop it compromising the seatstays’ ability to flex, and the XT rear mech uses a direct-mount hanger.
The frame comes in six closely spaced sizes for an accurate fit, but check their dimensions carefully because each is smaller than average. Overall, the weight is relatively hefty for a carbon bike.
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