You’ve logged your training miles, followed your diet, and refined your technique. Now all you need is a bike that can break through the final barrier: the air in front of you. With the help of wind tunnels, computational fluid dynamics, and of course, countless real-world test rides, we’ve created a racing bike that cuts through the air like a hot knife through butter: the Litening, your secret weapon.
The Litening AERO C:68X Pro is built around an extremely light, aerodynamic C:68X® carbon frame. Extensive CFD simulations and real-world wind tunnel testing have optimised every frame detail for speed. The integrated IC Aero cockpit enables an efficient, aerodynamic racing position. An aerodynamic seatpost and clearance for tyres up to thirty-four millimetres give this road bike added versatility for varied racing conditions.The equipment perfectly matches this aero racer's competition-focused character. The integrated power meter in the wireless SRAM Force AXS 2x12 drivetrain provides immediate insights into your performance. The matching disc brakes deliver plenty of stopping power and direct control. The carbon Newmen Streem Allround 49/54 wheels with Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR tyres combine low weight with low rolling resistance and plenty of grip.
Compromises? We are not fans. At 799 grams in size M, the Litening AIR C:68X SLT's frame is exceptionally light, highly aerodynamic and more comfortable than most. As with the other versions of this lightweight racer, every detail is about going faster. For the SLT version, we wanted to go further, so we developed a one-piece cockpit that is even more aerodynamic and can save up to eight watts.Do not underestimate Newmen's Streem Climbing 49/54 Vonoa wheels either, with both carbon rims and spokes. Shimano's flagship Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, with an integrated 4iiii power meter, handles speeding up and slowing down. There is fast, and then there is very fast. You get one guess which this bike is...
The Litening AIR C:68X Race is built around a premium C:68X® carbon frame that brings together low weight (799 grams in size M), aerodynamics and efficiency. The carbon IC Aero cockpit contributes to the clean aerodynamics and efficient riding position. Despite its low weight and aerodynamic qualities, this racer also offers excellent comfort. As every racer knows: comfort is speed.The equipment perfectly suits this racer's sporty character. The Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 drivetrain with a 4iiii power meter shifts quickly and precisely and provides immediate insights into your power output. Matching disc brakes offer stopping power and control. The carbon Newmen Streem 49/54 wheels with thirty-millimetre Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR tyres combine low weight with low rolling resistance and plenty of grip. Climbing, sprinting, racing: this bike is ready. Are you?
The Litening AERO C:68X Race is built around an extremely light, aerodynamic C:68X® carbon frame. The frame and fork were developed using CFD simulations and wind tunnel testing to minimise aerodynamic drag within UCI regulations. An integrated IC Aero cockpit, aerodynamic seatpost and internal cable routing further reduce drag. Clearance for tyres up to thirty-four millimetres gives this aero racer added versatility.The equipment also focuses on performance. The Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 drivetrain shifts with lightning speed, and the dual-sided power meter provides immediate insights into your power output. The matching disc brakes offer plenty of stopping power and control. The deep-section carbon Newmen Streem Allround 49/54 wheels with Schwalbe Pro One Aero tyres combine low weight with low rolling resistance and plenty of grip.
The Litening AERO C:68X SLT is built around an aerodynamic frame made from featherweight C:68X® carbon. The frame and fork were developed using extensive CFD simulations and real-world wind tunnel testing and are 150 grams lighter than the previous generation. Aerodynamic drag has also been reduced by four to six watts. A fully integrated cockpit, aerodynamic seatpost and internal cable routing create a streamlined whole.The equipment consists of top-level components. The Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 drivetrain with a 4iiii power meter needs no introduction, nor do the matching disc brakes. The carbon Streem Aero/Sprint 60/66 wheels with carbon Vonoa spokes wear twenty-eight-millimetre Schwalbe Pro One Aero tyres, but wider tyres also fit if desired, up to a full thirty-four millimetres. With its exceptionally low drag coefficient and UCI approval, this is the ultimate attacking weapon to tear the peloton apart.
The Litening AERO C:68X Pro is built around an extremely light, aerodynamic C:68X® carbon frame. Extensive CFD simulations and real-world wind tunnel testing have optimised every frame detail for speed. The integrated IC Aero cockpit enables an efficient, aerodynamic racing position. An aerodynamic seatpost and clearance for tyres up to thirty-four millimetres give this road bike added versatility for varied racing conditions.The equipment perfectly matches this aero racer's competition-focused character. The integrated power meter in the wireless SRAM Force AXS 2x12 drivetrain provides immediate insights into your performance. The matching disc brakes deliver plenty of stopping power and direct control. The carbon Newmen Streem Allround 49/54 wheels with Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR tyres combine low weight with low rolling resistance and plenty of grip.
The Litening AERO C:68X SLX is built around a light, aerodynamic C:68X® carbon frame. The frame and fork were developed using extensive CFD simulations and real-world wind tunnel testing. The result is a 150-gram weight saving over the previous generation and a four-to-six-watt reduction in aerodynamic drag. The integrated aero cockpit, aerodynamic seatpost and fully internal cable routing naturally play their part too. Clearance for tyres up to thirty-four millimetres makes this aero racer extra versatile.The equipment also focuses on speed and performance. The wireless SRAM Red AXS 2x12 groupset perfectly suits this racer's competitive character, as do Newmen's deep-section carbon Streem Aero/Sprint 49/54 wheels with carbon Vonoa spokes. We have fitted twenty-eight-millimetre Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR tyres, which keep rolling resistance low while providing plenty of grip. Want to break away from the peloton? This is the right tool.
The Litening AERO C:68X Race is built around an extremely light, aerodynamic C:68X® carbon frame. The frame and fork were developed using CFD simulations and wind tunnel testing to minimise aerodynamic drag within UCI regulations. An integrated IC Aero cockpit, aerodynamic seatpost and internal cable routing further reduce drag. Clearance for tyres up to thirty-four millimetres gives this aero racer added versatility.The equipment also focuses on performance. The Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12 drivetrain shifts with lightning speed, and the dual-sided power meter provides immediate insights into your power output. The matching disc brakes offer plenty of stopping power and control. The deep-section carbon Newmen Streem Allround 49/54 wheels with Schwalbe Pro One Aero tyres combine low weight with low rolling resistance and plenty of grip.
The Litening AERO C:68X Orbit is built around a light, aerodynamic C:68X® carbon frame. The frame and fork were developed using extensive CFD simulations and real-world wind tunnel testing. Compared with the previous generation, they weigh 150 grams less and reduce aerodynamic drag by four to six watts. A beautifully integrated IC Aero Max cockpit promotes an efficient, aerodynamic racing position. An aerodynamic seatpost and internal cable routing further enhance the streamlined design.The equipment focuses on maximum speed and control. A wireless, 13-speed SRAM Red XPLR AXS drivetrain with an integrated power meter offers a wide range and fast, precise shifting. The matching disc brakes deliver outstanding braking and good modulation. The carbon Streem Aero/Sprint 60/66 Vonoa wheels with carbon spokes wear twenty-eight-millimetre Pirelli P Zero Race SL R tyres, but wider tyres fit too, up to a full thirty-four millimetres. Now that is versatility...
The Litening AIR C:68X Pro is built around a C:68X® carbon frame with fully optimised weight, aerodynamics and efficiency. At just 799 grams for a size M frame, it is among the lightest in its class. An integrated carbon IC Aero cockpit contributes to the clean aerodynamics and efficient riding position. Comfort has not been forgotten either: despite its low weight and aerodynamic qualities, comfort remains excellent. Naturally, because a fresh rider is a fast rider.The equipment also focuses on performance. Think of a 2x12 SRAM Force AXS groupset with an integrated power meter and matching disc brakes. Or carbon Newmen Streem Climbing 35/38 wheels with thirty-millimetre Continental tyres, combining low weight with low rolling resistance and plenty of grip. Everything you need to cross the finish line first.
The Litening AIR C:68X SLT takes the UCI rulebook on weight and frame design and translates it into an ultra-light, aero-sleek carbon race machine whose very essence is speed. From the carbon-spoked, carbon-rimmed Newmen Streem Climbing 35/38 Vonoa wheels – shod with 28mm Conti GP5000 S-TR tyres – to the carefully honed frame tube profiles, every detail is focussed on shaving seconds. The new aero carbon cockpit improves your performance even further, by up to 8 watts. And Shimano's range-topping Dura-Ace Di2 components – including a crankset with built-in power meter – transfer your power to the road and bring you safely to a stop. There's fast, and there's very rapid indeed. Guess which one this bike is?Frame descriptionAs we're fond of saying here at CUBE, it's all about the detail. The Litening® AIR is already an exceptionally light, exceptionally rapid frame. We worked with the pro riders on Team Intermarché-Wanty to make it so: around 799g for a mid-sized frame, and capable of being built into a 6.6kg race-ready bike that's fully UCI-compliant. But for the SLT version we wanted to go one better, so we developed a new one-piece carbon cockpit that's even more aero than before, saving up to 8 watts. It also provides a convenient mount for your bike compute, so you can keep track of just how much faster you're able to ride...
The Litening AIR C:68X SLT takes the UCI rulebook on weight and frame design and translates it into an ultra-light, aero-sleek carbon race machine whose very essence is speed. From the carbon-spoked, carbon-rimmed Newmen Streem Climbing 35/38 Vonoa wheels – shod with 28mm Conti GP5000 S-TR tyres – to the carefully honed frame tube profiles, every detail is focussed on shaving seconds. The new aero carbon cockpit improves your performance even further, by up to 8 watts. And Shimano's range-topping Dura-Ace Di2 components – including a crankset with built-in power meter – transfer your power to the road and bring you safely to a stop. There's fast, and there's very rapid indeed. Guess which one this bike is?Frame descriptionAs we're fond of saying here at CUBE, it's all about the detail. The Litening® AIR is already an exceptionally light, exceptionally rapid frame. We worked with the pro riders on Team Intermarché-Wanty to make it so: around 799g for a mid-sized frame, and capable of being built into a 6.6kg race-ready bike that's fully UCI-compliant. But for the SLT version we wanted to go one better, so we developed a new one-piece carbon cockpit that's even more aero than before, saving up to 8 watts. It also provides a convenient mount for your bike compute, so you can keep track of just how much faster you're able to ride...
As aero as possible, as light as possible and fully UCI-compliant: the Litening AIR C:68X Race ticks all the boxes, so you can perform better. Built around our ultra-light C:68X carbon chassis, we began by fitting Shimano's ultra-reliable Ultegra Di2 components and power meter-equipped chainset. Newmen Streem Allround 49/54 wheels shod with 30mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 S tyres get your power down to the road. And the light, comfortable full carbon fork complements the exceptional performance of the C:68X carbon frame. It's ready to perform. Are you?Frame descriptionAn aero bike that reduces wind resistance is great, but a race bike should also – of course – be as light as possible. So, with the Litening® AIR, we worked with Team Intermarché-Wanty to develop a frame from our premium C:68X carbon that combines the best of both worlds. At around 799g for a mid-sized frame it's svelte enough to easily build a UCI-compliant 7.3kg bike, but it's still slippery through the air and comfortable for long days in the saddle. The overall weight saving on a classic road bike is a difference you can clearly feel – and see in your results!
As aero as possible, as light as possible and fully UCI-compliant: the Litening AIR C:68X Race ticks all the boxes, so you can perform better. Built around our ultra-light C:68X carbon chassis, we began by fitting Shimano's ultra-reliable Ultegra Di2 components and power meter-equipped chainset. Newmen Streem Allround 49/54 wheels shod with 30mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 S tyres get your power down to the road. And the light, comfortable full carbon fork complements the exceptional performance of the C:68X carbon frame. It's ready to perform. Are you?Frame descriptionAn aero bike that reduces wind resistance is great, but a race bike should also – of course – be as light as possible. So, with the Litening® AIR, we worked with Team Intermarché-Wanty to develop a frame from our premium C:68X carbon that combines the best of both worlds. At around 799g for a mid-sized frame it's svelte enough to easily build a UCI-compliant 7.3kg bike, but it's still slippery through the air and comfortable for long days in the saddle. The overall weight saving on a classic road bike is a difference you can clearly feel – and see in your results!
Speed is everything in racing, which is why the Litening AIR C:68X Pro combines an incredibly light frame with aero design. But that's just the start. Sram's Force AXS electronic 2x12 gears deliver your power to the road – and the built-in power meter means you can keep an eye on exactly how much effort you're expending. Lightweight Newmen Streem Climbing 35/38 wheels shod with 30mm Continental tyres are fast to accelerate, whilst Sram Force AXS hydraulic disc brakes give you the power you need to brake late and hard. Put it all together, and you'll be posting new personal bests right off the line.Frame descriptionAn aero bike that reduces wind resistance is great, but a race bike should also – of course – be as light as possible. So, with the Litening® AIR, we worked with Team Intermarché-Wanty to develop a frame from our premium C:68X carbon that combines the best of both worlds. At around 799g for a mid-sized frame it's svelte enough to easily build a UCI-compliant 7.1kg bike, but it's still slippery through the air and comfortable for long days in the saddle. The overall weight saving on a classic road bike is a difference you can clearly feel – and see in your results!
You've put in the miles, honed your training to perfection, and now it's time to race. The Litening AERO C:68X SLT is the bike you'll need. Built around our C:68X carbon aero chassis with 30% drag reduction, it features Shimano's Dura-Ace 2x12 Di2 groupset – with built-in power meter – for precise gear changes and powerful braking literally at your fingertips. A Newmen Streem Aero/Sprint 60/66 Vonoa wheelset with a lower profile up front gives superb handling and incredible aero performance, even in windy conditions. Tubeless-ready 28mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 tyres combine rapid acceleration with the grip that you need. And the bike's low overall weight and day-long comfort help ensure you'll perform at your peak, hour after hour.Frame descriptionRules are rules. A race bike needs to conform in order to qualify for UCI-sanctioned races. But designing a frame that's significantly more slippery through the air, without breaking the rules? That's completely legit. The Litening® AERO lightweight carbon chassis – built with our premium C:68X material – was designed with extensive use of Computer Fluid Dynamics and real-world wind tunnel testing. The result is a significant 30% reduction in drag, in a fully UCI-compliant frame that elegantly integrates fork, stem, handlebar and seatpost. It's also extremely comfortable and has clearance for tyres up to 28mm. But most important of all, it's very, very fast.
You've put in the miles, honed your training to perfection, and now it's time to race. The Litening AERO C:68X SLT is the bike you'll need. Built around our C:68X carbon aero chassis with 30% drag reduction, it features Shimano's Dura-Ace 2x12 Di2 groupset – with built-in power meter – for precise gear changes and powerful braking literally at your fingertips. A Newmen Streem Aero/Sprint 60/66 Vonoa wheelset with a lower profile up front gives superb handling and incredible aero performance, even in windy conditions. Tubeless-ready 28mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 tyres combine rapid acceleration with the grip that you need. And the bike's low overall weight and day-long comfort help ensure you'll perform at your peak, hour after hour.Frame descriptionRules are rules. A race bike needs to conform in order to qualify for UCI-sanctioned races. But designing a frame that's significantly more slippery through the air, without breaking the rules? That's completely legit. The Litening® AERO lightweight carbon chassis – built with our premium C:68X material – was designed with extensive use of Computer Fluid Dynamics and real-world wind tunnel testing. The result is a significant 30% reduction in drag, in a fully UCI-compliant frame that elegantly integrates fork, stem, handlebar and seatpost. It's also extremely comfortable and has clearance for tyres up to 28mm. But most important of all, it's very, very fast.
The Litening AERO C:68X SLX's blend of low weight, long-haul comfort and wind tunnel-tested aerodynamics gives you a head start that's both UCI-compliant and enough to make a tangible difference to your results. A Newmen Streem Aero/Sprint 60/66 Vonoa wheelset wrapped with 28mm tubeless-ready Continental Grand Prix tyres combines aerodynamic design with light weight. Meanwhile Sram's Red 2x12 wireless AXS groupset puts a wide gear range and awesome stopping power at your fingertips – and, with its integrated power meter, you're on top of your performance at all times. Put it all together with carbon comfort and 30% reduced frame drag, and it's a great recipe for helping you break free of the bunch.Frame descriptionRules are rules. A race bike needs to conform in order to qualify for UCI-sanctioned races. But designing a frame that's significantly more slippery through the air, without breaking the rules? That's completely legit. The Litening® AERO lightweight carbon chassis – built with our premium C:68X material – was designed with extensive use of Computer Fluid Dynamics and real-world wind tunnel testing. The result is a significant 30% reduction in drag, in a fully UCI-compliant frame that elegantly integrates fork, stem, handlebar and seatpost. It's also extremely comfortable and has clearance for tyres up to 28mm. But most important of all, it's very, very fast.
When you're racing to win – or even just to improve your performance – every second counts. With the Litening AERO C:68X Race, we've built a UCI-compliant race bike around a frame that's reduced drag by 30%, so you can claw back those marginal gains. The Shimano Ultegra crankset with a built-in 4iiii dual-sided power meter means you can keep an eye on your performance. Newmen Streem Allround 49/54 wheels feature aero profiles and are shod with tubeless-ready 28mm Continental Grand Prix tyres. Shimano's Ultegra Di2 2x12 gears are wide-ranging and incredibly reliable. And matching Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes allow you to go even faster, because you can brake later. No doubt about it – this bike is rapid.Frame descriptionRules are rules. A race bike needs to conform in order to qualify for UCI-sanctioned races. But designing a frame that's significantly more slippery through the air, without breaking the rules? That's completely legit. The Litening® AERO lightweight carbon chassis – built with our premium C:68X material – was designed with extensive use of Computer Fluid Dynamics and real-world wind tunnel testing. The result is a significant 30% reduction in drag, in a fully UCI-compliant frame that elegantly integrates fork, stem, handlebar and seatpost. It's also extremely comfortable and has clearance for tyres up to 28mm. But most important of all, it's very, very fast.
A racing bike must of course comply with the UCI regulations. At the same time, you also want to be the fastest. And that is where our Litening Aero C:68X comes into the picture. It fully complies with all UCI regulations, but is also extremely aerodynamic. And it has to be, because for those who want to win, every second counts. In other words: per watt input you will go further on the Litening Aero C:68X.
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There are many ways to get more speed out of a racing bike. Saving weight and reducing air resistance are the most effective. With the innovative Litening AIR C:68X, we further applied our experience in optimizing air resistance and then put the whole thing on a diet. The result is a racing machine that not only cuts through the air like crazy, but also doesn't weigh a gram too much. And that makes it fast. Very fast.
