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Pro Bike Check: Cube’s new 180mm Fritzz

09.10.2014
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At the recent Enduro World Series in Finale Ligure, Nico Lau took some time out to test a potential new Race Bike for the 2015 season. With FOX suspension and XTR componentry the bike looks like a effective machine. After extensive testing, Nico announced that it was a “Great Bike for steep and fast trails – so fast!”. We take a look at a model that Cube were showing at the race pits.

Nico took some time out during EWS practice to test out a new Fritzz race bike.
Nico took some time out during EWS practice to test out a new Fritzz race bike.
Nico was running the 2015 XTR on his test rig, this model had the current XTR.
Nico was running the 2015 XTR on his test rig, this model had the current XTR.
The new Fritzz has neat internal cable routing.
The new Fritzz has neat internal cable routing.
180mm of travel may be well suited to the rougher enduro stages.
180mm of travel may be well suited to the rougher enduro stages.
Nico will run his own Fox shocks on his race bike, developed under the FOX RAD program.
Nico will run his own Fox shocks on his race bike, developed under the FOX RAD program.
Neat dropouts and Shimano Saint brakes provide plenty of stopping power.
Neat dropouts and Shimano Saint brakes provide plenty of stopping power.
The new FOX 36 forks are a popular choice on the EWS circuit.
The new FOX 36 forks are a popular choice on the EWS circuit.
The Fritzz will be a bigger hitting bike than the current Stereo
The Fritzz will be a bigger hitting bike than the current Stereo
A remote control on the shock allows the bike to be stiffened up for more efficient climbing.
A remote control on the shock allows the bike to be stiffened up for more efficient climbing.

Words: Trev Worsey, Photos: Manne Schmitt

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