Cube downhill bike

Cube's Prototype 215 DH Bicycle
The 180mm travel Fritzz could be the biggest bike in Cube's present range, nonetheless it seems like that will improvement in the long run. The German brand will undoubtedly be re-entering the downhill world with a completely brand new bike, dubbed the '215', that's a completely various pet compared to the old beast of the identical title. Their previous downhill device ended up being a little bit of an overbuilt container, and even though it did look like it may easily clean aside becoming run over by a Panzer, it had beenn't a design that might be known as competitive against bikes that have been penned in more today's world.

The aluminum prototype pictured right here, with a straight surprise position and a tidy looking four-bar design, is more much like Cube's other bicycles, and, besides the chair pipe location, one might mistake it for a Fritzz with a double crown fork from a length. It is most certainly not an up-forked Fritzz, however, since this is a totally new framework constructed with different tubing and sporting contemporary downhill bike geometry. Cube went with a 63° head position and a 436mm long rear end length, and also as you probably guessed, it sports 215mm of rear wheel vacation.

It looks as if Cube could slap some paint with this bicycle also it'd be ready for production.The Sharpie technique makes it simple maintain track of details.

Cube isn't any complete stranger to carbon fibre, nevertheless they did inform yes there are no plans to pursue a carbon version of the 215, and they're exceptionally satisfied with the extra weight and energy for the aluminum prototypes they are currently testing. Which is a refreshing to listen to, so when you think about your prototype shown is advertised to weigh only 33.7lb sans paint and pedals, and they're predicting the production variation comes into play at around 34.5lb, in addition it is practical. The aluminum 215 will definitely retail for less than a number of its carbon competition, and it also appears like it might consider less as well.

The cycle's four-bar suspension system isn't something innovative, but it is a design that Cube is incredibly acquainted, and yes, you will see a fender involving the two upright frame spars to guard the shock. Riders will even have the choice of routing both the brake and shift outlines through the seat stays for a much cleaner appearance - they're routed inside down pipe but away from remains about this bike - and it looks like Cube has incorporated a collection of hand bumpers in to the frame.

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