Cube Aim SLX white n blue n red
Hardtail Mountainbike with damages in paintwork

You know that saying, 'power is nothing without control?' Well, that's why we gave the Aim SLX 100mm of smooth, RockShox-flavoured bump-swallowing travel – with lockout. Combined with strong hydraulic disc brakes, tapered head tube and tenaciously grippy 2.25in tyres, it's the best way of ensuring you're always in full control, wherever your curiosity takes you. Wide-range 2x9 gears put the ideal ratio for any route at your fingertips, and the frame's even ready for a future dropper post upgrade. What's holding you back?

Frame and equipment

Beauty is more than skin deep: the Aim's sleek looks are thanks to its Smooth Welded head tube and seat tube junctions. It incorporates a threaded bottom bracket and internal cable routing for long-lasting service and simple maintenance. There's even a flat disc mount that integrates seamlessly with our kickstand mount, and integrated mounting points for ACID mudguards and carrier. Updated geometry includes a lower top tube for more confident handling, and there's plenty of room to run wide, grippy and comfortable 2.25in tyres. Our SizeSplit system has an expanded range, too, so however tall you are there'll be an Aim that fits perfectly.

For whom is the Cube Aim SLX suitable?

For sporty drivers who value longevity and flexibility. After the conquest of the bicycle market by mountain bikers, this category has developed continuously. Whereas bikes used to be pure fun machines, today you have a wide selection of bikes for all types of use. From a comfortable touring bike to an ambitious trail, everything is possible with a mountain bike. The bikes are designed for longevity and stability without losing sight of the weight. So that the tour around the lake is just as much fun as the dusty trail at the weekend. With a wide selection of different tyre sizes, different suspension travel and different components, everyone will find their own hardtail.

The advantages of 27.5 inch tires

27.5 inch wheels are the logical addition to the large 29 inch wheels and the optimum compromise for all smaller riders and trail fanatics. The combination of smoothness and manoeuvrability meets every wish of a biker. More agile than the 29 inch wheels and therefore the optimal choice for off-road driving and hairpin bends that leave you with little reaction time. This category offers the best choice especially for those changing from 26 inch wheels. 27.5 inch combines the best of two worlds and creates bikes that are not restricted in their use. Whether Fully or Hardtail - 27.5 inch is the golden mean and the perfect tyre size for all who want to use their mountain bike according to its purpose.

The advantages of 29 inch tires

29 inch is THE trend of the last few years, which was able to assert itself completely. Initially viewed critically by mountain bike purists and equipped with some teething troubles, the bike industry has recognized the trend and made it the new standard through continuous improvements. The advantage of the 29" tyres is the enormous running smoothness, which brings great advantages and saves power on long tours as well as uphill and downhill. Obstacles are easier to overcome due to the larger circumference of the wheels, and a greater distance is covered by turning the bottom bracket. By improvements and adjustments in the frame construction and the component selection, initial problems with the agility in the Trail and the optics of smaller frames were optimally balanced. Whether fully or hardtail, a 29 will take you far away.