Full-length cable housings bode well for reliable gear shifts whatever the British weather throws at you and rack mounts add to the Aim SL’s versatility, with the lower driveside mount even doubling up as a rear mech cable guide anchor point to prevent the housing from flapping about. The ‘so slim they’re almost anorexic’ seatstays are a breath of fresh air in a part of the market that’s often dominated by oversize everything, while the remainder of the Aim SL frame looks equally out of place on an entry-level machine.ĭetails such as the inboard rear brake calliper, cleverly arranged internal cable routing and bridgeless chainstays are all borrowed from further up the Cube range. Frame and equipment: a good chassis, with some neat touches, but some limiting spec detailsĪt first glance the Cube’s chassis looks as though it belongs to a more expensive bike.
