Cycling is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. With the Kathmandu SLX, we've gone the extra mile to use recycled materials wherever possible. So it features a front light that's made from recycled materials, mudguards manufactured from recycled PET and Continental's new Pure Contact tyre made from sustainably sourced natural rubber. It's our way of doing what we can. Shimano's XT components are easy to use and the last word in reliable performance. The comfortable, easy-to-adjust RockShox Paragon Gold air suspension fork makes long days in the saddle a pleasure. And, with the Integrated Carrier 3.0, mudguards, lighting set and kickstand, we like to think we've set a new standard for low-impact, low-carbon travel.

Frame description
We've taken everything that's good about the Kathmandu and made it even better. So, for example, the reworked Integrated Carrier 3.0 is designed to work seamlessly with our Acid mudguard. We've fitted a flat mount for the rear disc brake – it also accommodates the kickstand – and used Smooth Welding to give the frame joints a tidy, organic appearance. But it's not all about looks. We also equipped the rear end with a thru axle and added a tapered head tube for improved rigidity and steering precision, even when fully laden. With internal cable routing to keep your gear shifts smooth with minimal maintenance, we reckon we've thought of everything. Just don't forget your toothbrush...

Specifications CUBE KATHMANDU SLX PRIZMSILVER/BLACK 2023

Net weight (kg): 14,7

Fork: RockShox Paragon Gold Air, 65mm, Lockout

Headset: VP Integrated, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2"

Stem: CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm

Handlebar: CUBE Comfort Trail Bar, 660mm

Grips: ACID Travel Comfort

Rear derailleur: Shimano XT RD-T8000, 10-Speed

Front derailleur: Shimano XT FD-T8000, Top Swing, 31.8mm

Shifters: Shimano XT SL-T8000

Brake system: Shimano XT, Hydr. Disc Brake, PM/FM (180/160)

Crankset: Shimano XT FC-T8000, Hollowtech II, 48x36x26T, 175mm, Integrated BB, Chainguard

Crankset chainring sizes: 48x36x26T

Cassette: Shimano CS-M771, 11-34T

Number of gears: 30

Chain: Shimano CN-HG95

Rims: CUBE EX21, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready

Front hub: Shimano DH-UR700-3D, Hub Dynamo, QR, Centerlock

Rear hub: Shimano FH-MT400, 12mm, Centerlock

Tires: Continental Pure Contact, 47x622, Foldable

Pedals: ACID PP Trekking

Saddle: Natural Fit Sequence Comfort

Seat post: CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm

Seat post = dropper Yes/No: No

Seat post clamp: CUBE Screwlock, 31.8mm

Front light: CUBE IQ-XS-Friendly N Plus

Rear light: ACID Mudguard Rear Light PRO-D, 6V, AC

Kickstand: ACID FM Pure Kickstand

Mudguards: ACID 56 Integrated Carrier 3.0

Bell: Knog Oi

Carrier: ACID Integrated Carrier 3.0, CUBE Adapter Compatible