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CUBE AIM SL 2020 vs CUBE AIM EX 2021

CUBE 2020

AIM SL
CUBE 2021

AIM EX

Details
Year	2020	2021
Category	Cross Country	Cross Country
Groupset	Shimano Deore	Shimano Alivio
Crank	40-22T	36-22T
Cassette	12-36T	11-34T
Speeds	27v	18v
Weight	14,1 kg	14,2 kg
Frame material	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel size	27,5" / 29"	27,5" / 29"
Suspension type	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front travel	100mm	100mm
Rear travel	-	-
Price	-	-

Components
Acessories
Grip	CUBE Performance Grip	CUBE Performance Grip
Pedals	CUBE PP MTB	CUBE PP MTB
Components
Steam	CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm	CUBE Performance Stem, 31.8mm
Saddle	Natural Fit Venec Lite	Natural Fit Venec Lite
Headset	CUBE FPH863, Semi-Integrated	CUBE FPH863, Semi-Integrated
Seatpost	CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm	CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
Handlebar	CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 660mm	CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 680mm
Brakes	Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic disc brake 2 piston Shimano BR-MT200 Brake hose color kit Black Brake hose kit SM-BH59-JK-SS Brake type Hydraulic disc brake Caliper finish Painted Caliper material Aluminum Caliper fixing bolt anti loosen method Snap ring Caliper fixing bolt material Steel Caliper fixing bolt tool size 5 mm Primary color Black Hose joint Straight J-Kit spec for OEM Model BR-MT200 Mount type Post-type Oil SHIMANO Mineral One way bleeding Pad standard B03S Resin Pad mount Split pin Piston 2 Piston material Resin Recommended brake lever BL-MT201 BL-MT200 Recommended disc brake rotor SM-RT10* SM-RT26*	Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic disc brake 2 piston Shimano BR-MT200 Brake hose color kit Black Brake hose kit SM-BH59-JK-SS Brake type Hydraulic disc brake Caliper finish Painted Caliper material Aluminum Caliper fixing bolt anti loosen method Snap ring Caliper fixing bolt material Steel Caliper fixing bolt tool size 5 mm Primary color Black Hose joint Straight J-Kit spec for OEM Model BR-MT200 Mount type Post-type Oil SHIMANO Mineral One way bleeding Pad standard B03S Resin Pad mount Split pin Piston 2 Piston material Resin Recommended brake lever BL-MT201 BL-MT200 Recommended disc brake rotor SM-RT10* SM-RT26*
Drivetrain
Crankset	Shimano FC-MT100, 40x30x22T	Shimano FC-MT101-2, 36x22T
Shifter	Shimano SL-M4000, Rapidfire-Plus	Shimano SL-M3100, Rapidfire-Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano FD-M2000, Downswing, 31.8mm Clamp	Shimano FD-M2020, Top Swing, 31.8mm Clamp
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore RD-M592 SGS 9s Shimano Deore RD-M592 B axle hollow B axle material Stainless steel Bracket finish Painted Bracket material Steel Bracket body finish Painted Bracket body material Aluminum Cable fixing bolt finish Plated Cable fixing bolt material Steel Compatible chain HG 9-speed Lower pulley max 36T Lower pulley min 32T Model RD-M592-SGS P axle material Steel Pulley bolts material Stainless steel Sunken type pulley bolt Pulley teeth 11T Pulley cage SGS Speeds 9 Upper pulley max 12T Upper pulley min 11T Total capacity 45T	Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 SGS 9s Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 B axle hollow B axle material Stainless steel Bracket finish Painted Bracket material Steel Bracket body finish Painted Bracket body material Aluminum Compatible chain CN-HG53 9-speed Lower pulley max 36T Lower pulley min 32T Model RD-M3100-SGS P axle finish Zinc plated P axle material Steel pulley.screws_material Steel pulley.sunken_type_pulley_screw Pulley teeth 11T Pulley cage SGS Speeds 9 Upper pulley max 12T Upper pulley min 11T Total capacity 45T
Chain	Shimano CN-HG53 299 g Shimano CN-HG53 Average weight (g) 299 Chromizing treatment roller link pin Model CN-HG53 Pin link plate Gray Roller link plate Brown Type HG 9-speed	KMC X9
Cassette	Shimano Alivio CS-HG400-9 HG Shimano Alivio CS-HG400-9 Combination names 11-28T 11-32T 11-34T 12-36T 11-36T Compatible chain HG 9-speed Lock ring finish Ni-Ni plated Lock ring material Steel Model CS-HG400-9 Steel gear finish Ni-Ni plated Steel gear pieces 9 Type HG	Shimano Altus CS-HG201-9 HG Shimano Altus CS-HG201-9 Combination names 11-32T 11-34T 11-36T Compatible chain HG 9-speed Lock ring finish Phosphate coated Lock ring material Steel Model CS-HG201-9 Steel gear finish Ni-Ni plated (Top gear: Phosphate coated) Steel gear pieces 9 Type HG
Frameset
Frame	HPA, High Performance Aluminium	HPA, High Performance Aluminium
Front suspension	SR Suntour XCM-RL	SR Suntour XCM
Wheels
Rims	CUBE SD20, 32H, Disc	CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc
Tires	Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.25	Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.1
Rear hub	Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock	Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock
Front hub	Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock	Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock

Features
Hydraulic disc brakes
Remote lockout

Geometry
Size
Seat tube length	355,0	355,0
Seat tube angle	74,0º	74,0º
Top tube length	551,0	551,0
Head tube length	106,0	106,0
Head tube angle	69,0º	69,0º
Rake	42,0	42,0
Trail	91,0	91,0
Wheelbase	1057,92	1057,92
Chainstay length	433,0	433,0
Bottom bracket drop	51,5	51,5
Stack height	601,0	601,0
Reach	380,0	380,0
Standover height	716,0	716,0
Bottom bracket height	304,0	304,0
Front center	630,0	630,0

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