The brand new carbon chassis at the heart of the Agree C:62 Pro represents the current state of the art in carbon fibre frame construction. Even the CSL Evo fork - a brand new development - is made of the same wonder material. As you'd expect from a race bike of this calibre, all the cables are routed internally. In addition to the tapered head tube, we've also equipped the C:62 Pro with an aerodynamic integrated seat clamp. Latest technology includes not just the PressFit bottom bracket standard, but the option to upgrade to electronic gear control in the future; the Agree C:62 Pro's frame is Di2-ready.

Components

We decided that only high end technology would be suitable for the Agree C:62 Pro. That's why it runs on Mavic's Cosmic Elite wheelset, the 30mm rim profile guaranteeing an aerodynamic advantage. Rider contact points are gived by the Selle Italia X1 saddle and ergonomic Wing Race Bar. Shifting and braking is handled by no less than Shimano's peerless Ultegra groupset. The 2x11 transmission, complete with compact chainset kitted out with 50 and 34 tooth chainrings, means the road will simply disappear beneath your wheels

The Advanced Twin Mold process eliminates any dangerous folding by continuous control of carbon fibers during the curing process. This is made possible by an internal form which gives the perfect frame form during the layup process. Each individual fibre remains precisely in position as it cures. In this way less material can be used as the individual layers can be more accurately and reliably positioned. This production method also makes it possible to increase the carbon fibre proportion in line with anticipated loadings at specific points on the frame. All SUPER HPC models from 2014 on are manufactured using this high-tech method.

To protect our high-end aluminium frames from damage, they are built with the CUBE Frame Save System replaceable derailleur hanger. The mounting thread is in the hanger and not in the frame as usual. In case of a crash, this hanger can be easily and quickly replaced by a new one.

Internally routed cables offer many advantages. Cables are protected from dirt for longer life, weight is saved thanks to the absence of external housing and the bike has a clean, sleek appearance.

With Press Fit bearings, the bottom bracket bearings are pressed directly into the frame and not screwed in as usual. This gives a wider bottom bracket shell and allows us to build a wider down tube and more broadly-spaced chainstays. Every millimetre of additional width gives a significant improvement in lateral stiffness.

This steerer tube design is stiffer than a conventional straight steerer and yields a more secure ride feel even in difficult terrain. Minimal flex at the front of the frame means the greatest possible steering precision. With the larger steerer, the forks become more rigid. At the same time weight is saved due to the absence of bearing shells as the lower bearing is fully integrated into the head tube. On all of our CUBE carbon models the upper bearing shells are also directly in the frame, so that once more a few grams are saved and the energy transfer is very direct.

On polished, brushed aluminium and all HPC frames, the logos and graphics are applied in multi-layer wet paint. We use this surface treatment technology mainly to save weight.