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Cube Litening Air C:68x Race vs Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2

Cube Litening Air C:68x Race, side view

Cube

Litening Air C:68x Race

Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2, side view

Giant

Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2027
High endAeroCarbon700c2027

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

Cube Litening Air C:68x Race, side viewCubeCube Litening Air C:68x Race
Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2, side viewGiantGiant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2

At a glance

  • Cube Litening Air C:68x Race is 1.4 kg lighter than Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2 (brand figures).
  • Cube Litening Air C:68x Race has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2, against Shimano 105 Di2.
Key specs4 differences
Model yearSame for all 2027 2027
Weight 7.3 kg Best of the comparison 8.7 kg +1.4 kg
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

C:68X Carbon

 Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, 12x142mm thru-axle, disc

Wheelset 700c · Newmen Streem A.49/54 carbon, 21/24 spokes, Centerlock, tubeless ready
As printed

Newmen Streem A.49/54 carbon, 21/24 spokes, Centerlock, 12x100 mm / 12x142 mm, tubeless ready

 700c · Giant SLR 2 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2 Higher range
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 / RD-R8150-DGS

 Shimano 105 Di2
Brake model Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170, hydraulic disc, flat mount Higher range Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic
Seatpost Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex –Not given

Prices

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Cube Litening Air C:68x Race

Cube Litening Air C:68x Race

Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2

Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride typeSame for all Aero
As printed

Aero-Weight Optimized Tubes; IC Aero Cockpit; Litening C:68X Air

 Aero
As printed

Road Bikes, Aero Race

Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

Advanced-grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive Aero steerer, 12x100mm thru-axle, disc

Frame weight 799 g –Not given
Max tyre clearance 34 mm Best of the comparison 32 mm −2 mm
Axles–Not given Thru-axles
As printed

12x142mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket Acros Threadfit Ceramic –Not given
Cable routing Internal
As printed

Full Internal Cable Routing

–Not given
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano
As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2

 Shimano
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2

ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wired Electronic, wired
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100, Hollowtech II, 50x34T Higher range Shimano 105 36/52
Cassette Shimano Ultegra CS-R8101, 11-34T Higher range Shimano 105 11x34
Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150-DGS. 12-Speed °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano 105 Di2 °Value not published by the brand
Power meter fitted yes no
Brakes1 difference
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170, hydraulic disc, flat mount (160/160)

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 Di2 hydraulic

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotor 160 mm Best of the comparison 140 mm −20 mm
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Continental Grand Prix 5000 S-TR, 30-622

 700c / 29"
As printed

Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding

RimsSame for all Carbon
As printed

Newmen Streem A.49/54 carbon

 Carbon
As printed

Giant SLR 2 50 Carbon Disc WheelSystem

Rim depth–Not given 50 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres Continental Grand Prix 5000 S-TR, 30-622
As printed

Continental Grand Prix 5000 S-TR, Kevlar, 30-622, tubeless ready

 Giant Gavia Course 0, tubeless, 700x28c, folding
Tyre width fitted 30 mm 28 mm −2 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
Handlebar IC Aero Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin Mount Interface °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Seatpost model Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Integrated cockpit yes –Not given
Weight
Weighed in size–Not given M avec porte-bidons et sans préventif

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Cube Litening Air C:68x Race or Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2?

Cube Litening Air C:68x Race weighs 7.3 kg, Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2 8.7 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Cube Litening Air C:68x Race and Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2 come with?

Cube Litening Air C:68x Race: Shimano Ultegra Di2. Giant Propel Advanced 1 105 Di2: Shimano 105 Di2.

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