Cube AMS ZERO99 C:68X SL, blanc/bleu

Fast is light, fast is comfortable, and fast is efficient. The brand-new AMS ZERO99 C:68X 29's frame is crafted from their premium carbon and weighs in at a stunning 1600g, approximately. But it's not just about low weight. Short chainstays with plenty of clearance for 2.25in tyres tuck the rear wheel in under the rider for efficient power transfer. Slender tubes help keep the ride comfortable, rather than harsh. There's an AngleSet to allow fine-tuning of the head angle. And with 100mm of travel front and rear and a geometry that's tuned for agility and pace, you've got everything you need to get to the head of the pack.

Race bikes won't pedal themselves to victory, but the right bike can give you an edge. The AMS ZERO99 C:68X SL 29's brand-new frame design is just the start. Cube selected a pair of Newmen Advanced SL X.A.30 Carbon wheels for their low weight and rapid acceleration, then fitted grippy 2.25in tyres and ultra-light Schwalbe Aerothan inner tubes to transfer your power to the ground. Sram's Eagle 1x12 transmission components take care of go duties, backed up by Magura MT8SL hydraulic disc brakes for powerful stopping. And RockShox's superlight SID suspension components with TwistLoc remote keep the rubber glued to the trail. Take their word for it: it's rapid.