Cube Litening Air C:68X Race
A race-focused road bike from 2026, made in 6 sizes from 50 to 60.
Size
Stack 542 mmReach 390 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 | 390 | 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 | 440 | 460 | 480 | 500 | 520 | 540 |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 107 | 117 | 137 | 157 | 177 | 192 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 723 | 739 | 760 | 780 | 800 | 817 |
| Handling | ||||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 72.2° | 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 −2 mm | M | +3 mm | −2 mm |
| Merida REACTO TEAM2027Stack same, reach same | SM | same | same |
| Merida SCULTURA 10K2026Stack same, reach same | SM | same | same |
| Trek Émonda ALR 52026Stack −1 mm, reach −4 mm | 54 | −1 mm | −4 mm |
| Canyon Ultimate CF 7 Di2 A.502026Stack −3 mm, reach same | S | −3 mm | same |
| Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 AXS NSW2026Stack −3 mm, reach same | S | −3 mm | same |
Other versions
Same frame, different parts
These builds share this exact geometry, so they fit the same.