CUBE Fritzz C:62

The Cube Fritzz is an enduro MTB for steep descents, technical trails, and regular bike park days. With 170 mm of travel, a C:62 carbon frame, and a high-pivot rear triangle, it sits between a trail bike suitable for touring and a pure downhill bike. It offers significantly more reserves than a classic all-mountain bike, but can still be ridden uphill under its own power thanks to a 12-speed drivetrain and a dropper seatpost.

For the 2027 model year, the well-known Fritzz name returns with a completely new technical concept. Cube utilizes a high main pivot, an idler pulley for the chain, and an adaptable frame. It can be ridden with either an air or coil shock, as well as in a mullet or full 29er setup.

The head angle can also be adjusted. This makes the Fritzz aimed at riders who want to adapt their enduro bike to different trails and personal preferences.

You can choose between the Cube Fritzz C:62 TM and the Fritzz C:62 Super TM. Both models use the same carbon frame, the same travel, and the same basic geometry. The differences lie primarily in the suspension, drivetrain, and braking system. The TM is already suitable for ambitious enduro tours and bike park sessions. The Super TM is aimed more at riders who regularly compete in races, spend a lot of time fine-tuning their suspension, or prefer electronic shifting.

The Fritzz offers 170 mm of travel at both the fork and the rear. This places it in the long-travel enduro category. The travel provides reserves for high drops, imperfect landings, and fast sections with deep holes. However, it does not replace a proper setup. Air pressure, rebound, compression, and volume spacers must be matched to the rider's weight and intended use.

If you frequently ride on natural trails with rocks and roots, the 170 mm helps absorb repeated impacts. The suspension initially utilizes a sensitive range for small bumps and provides support in the mid-stroke for corners and compressions. Towards the end of the travel, progression should prevent bottoming out. How clearly these ranges are perceptible depends on the shock and its settings.

A lot of travel also comes with disadvantages. The bike reacts less directly at low speeds than a short-travel trail bike. On flat paths, more mass must be accelerated, and the suspension may move more while pedaling. Those who primarily ride forest paths and easy singletracks will rarely make full use of the reserves of such an enduro MTB. For steep descents and bike park lines, however, the geometry and travel are a good fit.

The head angle can be adjusted between 63.8 and 64.4 degrees using headset cups. The slacker position increases the wheelbase and places the front wheel further in front of the rider. This ensures more stability at high speeds and on steep descents. The steeper setting reacts more directly to steering inputs and makes changing direction on tight trails easier.

If you mainly ride fast bike park tracks and open enduro descents, the slacker setting is usually the right choice. For twisty natural trails or tours with many slow switchbacks, the steeper position may be more practical. After making a change, you should check your handlebar height and suspension balance, as even small geometry adjustments affect weight distribution.

The frame accommodates shocks with an eye-to-eye measurement of 230 × 65 mm and is designed for both air and coil shocks. An air shock can be quickly adjusted to rider weight and terrain via air pressure. The progression can also be altered using volume spacers. This is convenient when switching between trail rides, enduro races, and bike park sessions.

A coil shock often provides a very sensitive response and shows consistent performance even on long descents. For this, the spring rate must match the rider. A spring that is too soft will make the bike ride deep in its travel, while a spring that is too hard will reduce traction and comfort. Before converting, you should check the spring rate as well as the clearance for the specific shock model, the space within the frame, and the required mounting hardware.

• For enduro riders, the Fritzz is a good fit if tours include long and technically demanding descents. The 10 to 52-tooth cassette offers a low gear ratio for steep climbs. However, the weight and knobby tires require more effort on climbs than a Cube Stereo with less suspension travel.
• For regular bike park visitors, the suspension offers enough reserves for braking bumps, jumps, and rocky sections. Those who want to ride to the trailhead under their own power get more freedom of movement than with a pure downhill bike.
• For enduro racers, the Fritzz is an interesting option if stability and traction are more important than keeping the total weight as low as possible. The Super TM offers more suspension adjustment options and an electronic SRAM transmission. The TM is suitable for riders who prefer mechanical shifting and would rather allocate more of their budget to tires, protective gear, or bike park days.

A Cube Stereo with less travel is more manageable and efficient on normal trail rides. It accelerates more easily, reacts faster in tight corners, and requires less effort on flat sections. If you predominantly ride your tours on forest paths, flowy trails, and moderate descents, a Stereo is usually a better fit.

The Fritzz is worthwhile as soon as steep, fast, or heavily obstructed descents become the focus. The longer travel and slacker front end offer more reserves, but require a more active riding style. The bike rewards a central position, clear pressure on the front wheel, and clean movements over obstacles. If your riding technique is uncertain, a long-travel enduro can initially feel more cumbersome than a trail bike.

The Cube TWO15 is a downhill bike for trails with lift or shuttle access. With around 200 mm of travel, a pure downhill geometry, and components designed for high loads, the focus is clearly on the descent. Longer climbs under your own power are not part of its typical range of use.

The Fritzz bridges the gap between a trail bike and a downhill bike. It features a full gear system with a wide range and a dropper seatpost. This allows you to ride enduro tours where you alternate between climbs and descents multiple times. If you ride exclusively in bike parks and never pedal uphill, the TWO15 offers more reserves. If you want to combine bike park riding and touring, the Fritzz is the better choice.

The Fox 38 Performance on the TM is a stiff enduro fork with easier-to-access tuning. It suits riders who want to adjust air pressure, rebound, and compression without having to manage numerous separate adjustment circuits. The Float X2 Performance offers plenty of support for fast, demanding descents and can be firmed up via a lever for longer climbs.

On the Super TM, the RockShox ZEB Ultimate offers more options for fine-tuning. The Charger 3.2 RC2 damping allows for separate compression settings. An adjustable bottom-out resistance helps tailor the final part of the travel to hard landings or fast race tracks. The Vivid Ultimate follows the same approach at the rear.

The electronic X0 Eagle AXS Transmission shifts without a mechanical shift cable. The shift signal is transmitted wirelessly from the controller. This facilitates clean cable routing and enables precise gear changes under load. This requires the battery to be charged. The mechanical Eagle 90 Transmission on the TM operates without a battery and can be adjusted with standard workshop maintenance.

For the braking system, both models rely on powerful four-piston systems. The Magura Louise on the TM uses 203 mm discs at the front and rear. The Super TM comes with SRAM Maven Silver and 200 mm discs. Practical performance does not depend solely on the brake caliper and disc diameter. Pad compound, the bed-in process, hand force, and heat buildup on long descents also influence the result. The equipment specifications and weights correspond to the current product data for both 2027 models.

The Fritzz C:62 TM is sufficient if you are looking for a robust enduro bike for tours and bike parks and do not require electronic shifting. The suspension, tires, and brakes are designed for demanding descents. The budget saved can be put towards a personal suspension setup, tubeless accessories, or protective gear.

The Super TM is worth it if you actually make use of the additional adjustment options. Anyone who adjusts the rebound and compression damping for different trails will benefit more from the Ultimate suspension than a rider who maintains one basic setting throughout the entire season. The AXS shifting is also primarily a matter of preference and the desired level of technology. The upgrade does not change anything regarding the frame or available travel.

The large front wheel rolls more easily over holes and edges. The smaller rear wheel requires less space and can be repositioned more quickly in tight corners. It also creates more room to move behind the saddle. This helps on steep descents when the rider moves their pelvis far back and down.

If you frequently ride tight berms, technical switchbacks, and playful jump lines, a mullet setup can feel more agile. The rear wheel follows steering inputs more directly and is easier to lift. Shorter riders also often benefit from the additional clearance to the rear tire.

Two 29-inch wheels place more emphasis on smooth running and rollover performance. The rear wheel is less likely to get hung up on roots and rock edges. As a result, the bike holds its line better on fast, natural trails. The consistent rolling behavior can also save energy during long enduro races.

If you are tall, ride often on open trails, and want to carry speed through rough terrain, a full 29er setup is usually a better fit. The bike requires a bit more effort in tight corners but feels more stable on fast straightaways. The larger contact patch can also improve traction when braking and climbing.