We made our own list and built the Kathmandu SL around it: light, stiff, strong, versatile, reliable and, above all, comfortable. With the peerless performance of Shimano XT 3x10 gears and a RockShox Paragon Gold air suspension fork, it's quite possibly the ultimate grand tourer. The IC 2.0 luggage rack combines with our aluminium Superlite frame to make a formidable load-carrying companion for any adventure, big or small. Double-butted tubing removes weight from areas where it's safe to do so, and adds material where it's needed for strength. Combined with our Efficient Comfort Geometry, the result is a sublimely smooth ride that'll have you eating up the miles and coming back for more. And the integrated design of our carrier isn't just elegant - it's also exceptionally strong, stiff and stable. Wear components can be easily replaced and it even features a built-in rear light. Full-length mudguards, a kickstand and powerful all-weather hydraulic disc brakes round out the Kathmandu SL. If there's a better way of seeing the world from a saddle, we've yet to find it...
You can't broaden the mind if you're not comfortable. That's why the Kathmandu is built with our renowned Efficient Comfort Geometry, which puts you in the optimum position for the best blend of comfort and performance - mile after mile after mile. Lightweight double-butted tubing saves weight where possible and maintains stiffness and strength where needed, so the Kathmandu remains stable and predictable on any road, and carrying any load. Speaking of which, our engineers are particularly proud of the IC 2.0 luggage carrier, which combines sleek looks with exceptional strength, rigidity and ease of use. And neat touches like cables routed inside the down tube and a kickstand mounted directly to the rear dropout mean you can be assured we've thought of everything. Just don't forget to pack your toothbrush...
Designed and engineered in Bavaria
CUBE was founded in 1993 in Waldershof, Bavaria by Marcus Puerner. Over the years the company has become a market leader in several European countries in the middle and premium mountain bike and road bike segments. The brand is available through specialist retailers in 67 countries worldwide. The current product portfolio consists of more than 350 different bikes and E-bikes. Ergonomically optimised bikes for women and kids as well as a clothing and accessories line complement the product range.