Cube is saying their new 2012 Litening Super HPC frame is “without a doubt the fastest road bike CUBE has ever put on wheels.”
It is lighter without losing stiffness, more comfortable and looks fast as lightning – which it is. A true racing machine, the LITENING SUPER HPC transforms every pedal stroke into sheer acceleration. Looking at the design and the lines of the carbon fiber frame we have to call it a piece of art.
Compared to last season CUBE shaved off 150g, bringing the frame to 860g on the scales (claimed). This was achieved by removing all aluminum parts – the dropouts and BB area are full carbon now. Their “Advanced Twin Mould” technology let them use minimum amount of material without compromising stability or safety. In fact they says it’s just as stiff, yet more compliant (comfortable), thanks to a flattened top tube and thinner seat stays along with a smaller diameter Syntace Flexpost. The design also claims to reduce road buzz, helping keep the rider fresher, longer.
The frame gets hybrid cable routing and a “Multi Purpose Hanger” that works equally well with mechanical or electronic shifting systems.
Up front is an all-new is Cube CSL EVO carbon fiber fork that weighs only 320g and ceramic headset bearings save more grams.It’ll come in four trim levels for 2012: Litening Pro, Litening Race, Litening SL and Litening SLT
