Cube Kathmandu SLT Trapeze

The Kathmandu SLT Trapeze is a versatile trekking bike with Shimano CUES Q'Auto 1x11 gearing that can shift automatically as you ride. A 65mm RockShox air fork, 47mm tyres, hydraulic brakes and a full equipment package make it ready for everyday riding and touring.Key Features:Aluminium Superlite Trapeze frame with double-butted tubing and Trekking Comfort geometryRockShox Paragon Gold Air suspension fork with 65mm travel and lockoutShimano CUES Q'Auto Di2 1x11-speed drivetrain with automatic shiftingShimano CUES U8000/U8010 hydraulic disc brakes with 160/180mm rotorsACID EX25 wheels with 47mm Schwalbe Marathon Mondial tyresIntegrated Carrier 3.0, mudguards, lights and kickstand fitted as standardAvailable with 0% APR financeThe Kathmandu SLT Trapeze is designed to combine everyday practicality with the comfort and carrying capacity needed for longer journeys. Its Trapeze frame provides more standover clearance than a traditional diamond frame, making getting on and off easier while retaining the familiar handling of Cube's trekking platform.The Aluminium Superlite frame uses double-butted tubing, reducing material where less is required while retaining it in areas where additional strength is useful. Cube's Trekking Comfort geometry creates a riding position suited to spending longer in the saddle, whether that's commuting, leisure riding or touring with luggage.Smooth Welding gives the tube junctions a clean finish, while internal cable routing keeps the frame looking tidy. A tapered head tube helps provide accurate steering, and the rear thru-axle creates a secure connection between the wheel and frame.Cube's Integrated Carrier 3.0 is designed as part of the bike rather than simply added afterwards. It provides a sturdy platform for compatible panniers and luggage and integrates neatly with the ACID mudguard system.A RockShox Paragon Gold Air fork provides 65mm of suspension travel to take some of the sting out of broken roads, rough cycle paths and unsurfaced routes. The air spring can be adjusted to suit rider weight, while a lockout lets you reduce fork movement on smoother roads.One of the Kathmandu SLT's most distinctive features is its Shimano CUES Q'Auto Di2 1x11-speed drivetrain. The system can automatically select gears as you ride, reducing the need to think about shifting and helping maintain a suitable gear as speed and terrain change.Unlike an e-bike electronic drivetrain that can draw power from the main battery, Q'Auto is used here on a conventional bike. The rear hub generates the electrical power required for the shifting system as you ride, so there's no separate drivetrain battery that needs routine charging.The single 40t chainring keeps the drivetrain straightforward by removing the need for a front derailleur. Automatic electronic shifting further simplifies operation, although the system is designed to retain rider input when you want more control over gear selection.Shimano CUES U8000/U8010 hydraulic disc brakes provide controlled braking in changing conditions. The Flat Mount system keeps the calipers neatly positioned against the frame and fork, while hydraulic operation provides consistent braking with relatively light lever effort.ACID EX25 aluminium rims are tubeless ready, providing the option to move to a compatible tubeless setup. They're paired with 47mm Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Pro Evolution tyres, which combine useful cushioning with a tread designed for touring across a mixture of paved and unsurfaced surfaces.Practical equipment is fitted as standard rather than left for you to add later. Alongside the Integrated Carrier 3.0, the Kathmandu includes mudguards, a lighting system and kickstand, creating a ready-to-ride package for commuting and touring.An ACID Sequence Pro 170 saddle, 680mm Cube Comfort Trail handlebar and 27.2mm seatpost complete the contact points. Together with the adjustable air fork and wide tyres, they're chosen around the Kathmandu's emphasis on comfort over longer journeys.The combination of automatic Shimano Q'Auto shifting and a complete touring setup is what really separates the Kathmandu SLT from a conventional trekking bike. It keeps the versatility and luggage-carrying practicality of the Kathmandu while making gear selection particularly straightforward for everyday journeys and longer rides.