Cube Fritzz Returns with High-Pivot Suspension and Wheel-Size Options

By MTBSA contributor

Cube’s Fritzz brings a high-pivot suspension layout to its carbon enduro platform. Raced by the Cube Action Team during the 2026 EDR campaign, the bike combines long travel with mixed-wheel or full 29-inch configurations and several useful adjustment options.

Carbon frame, rearward axle path

A high main pivot and idler work with the Horst-link rear suspension. In mixed-wheel form, the Fritzz provides 175 mm rear travel with a 170 mm fork. Fitting the supplied alternative dropouts and a 29-inch rear wheel raises rear travel to 177 mm.

The carbon front triangle and swingarm include frame storage, supplied with a bag. Routing is guided internally. Although stock builds route cables through the headset, frame-side entry ports provide an alternative.

Two shock positions change leverage progression. Cube intends the more linear position primarily for air shocks and the more progressive position for coils, although the announced complete builds both use air shocks.

Geometry and fit

Sizes run from small to extra-large. The mixed-wheel setup has 435 mm chainstays; the 29-inch rear-wheel dropouts increase that to 447 mm. Rotating the offset headset cups changes the head angle from 64.4° to 63.8°.

The seat tube is shorter and straight to improve dropper insertion. Stack does not increase evenly across the size range, so taller riders should compare actual fit figures rather than choosing solely by reach. The supplied article contains inconsistent maximum-reach figures; those are omitted here pending a definitive size chart.

Published weight and price

The small frame with shock, protection and idler is quoted at 4.2 kg. Cube lists 17.2 kg for a medium TM complete bike. Two models were announced, starting at ≈ R56 433, with a three-year warranty described as covering the first and second owners under its terms.

For South African riders, confirm the local build specification, spare idler parts and warranty arrangements with the seller. The euro price is not a rand quote. This is a first look based on the August launch information, with no MTBSA ride score.

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About these rand prices

Amounts marked ≈ are approximate rand conversions of overseas prices, using SARS reference rates dated 12 October 2026, rounded to the nearest rand. They are not South African retail quotes and exclude additional shipping, import charges and local retailer costs. Confirm current local pricing with a South African dealer. Unqualified dollar prices in US-market reporting are treated as US dollars; explicitly identified currencies use their corresponding rate.