Cube Litening Aero C:68X Race
A race-focused road bike from 2026, made in 6 sizes from 50 to 60. Fits tyres up to 28 mm.
Size
Stack 542 mmReach 389 mm
Geometry
| Size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||||||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 514 | 524 | 542 | 563 | 580 | 594 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 389 | 389 | 389 | 398 | 403 | 405 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.32 | 1.35 | 1.39 | 1.41 | 1.44 | 1.47 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 527 | 537 | 550 | 565 | 580 | 592 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 75° | 74.2° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° | 72.5° |
| Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference | 460 | 480 | 500 | 520 | 540 | 560 |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 95 | 105 | 125 | 145 | 165 | 180 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 742 | 757 | 779 | 798 | 818 | 835 |
| Handling | ||||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 72.3° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 981 | 981 | 984 | 995 | 1005 | 1011 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 72 | 72 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 264 | 264 | 267 | 267 | 269 | 269 |
Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.
How it rides
Race-focused
A low, stretched position built for speed. Suits flexible riders who like to ride fast.
Handling, size 54
- Wheelbase
- Agile984 mm
- Chainstays
- Balanced410 mm
- BB drop
- Typical69 mm
Bikes that fit like it
The closest road frames from other ranges, against size 54 here.
| Bike | Size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Propel Advanced 12026Stack +3 mm, reach −1 mm | M | +3 mm | −1 mm |
| Trek Émonda ALR 52026Stack −1 mm, reach −3 mm | 54 | −1 mm | −3 mm |
| Canyon Ultimate CF 7 Di2 A.502026Stack −3 mm, reach +1 mm | S | −3 mm | +1 mm |
| Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 AXS NSW2026Stack −3 mm, reach +1 mm | S | −3 mm | +1 mm |
| Cervelo S52026Stack same, reach −5 mm | 54 | same | −5 mm |
| Merida REACTO TEAM2027Stack same, reach +1 mm | SM | same | +1 mm |
Other versions
Same frame, different parts
These builds share this exact geometry, so they fit the same.