CUBE's engineers took everything they'd learned from building fast, lightweight mountain bike frames and put it to good use in the Hyde. The frame is built with torsional rigidity “ and therefore efficient pedalling “ in mind. We used double-butted aluminium tubes and our advanced mechanical forming process to put material where it's needed for strength and remove it where possible to save weight. An eccentric bottom bracket enables belt tension to be adjusted easily, and ultra-neat mudguard and luggage carrier mounts enable the easy addition of these accessories without spoiling the clean lines of your bike. And the sleek, lightweight fork performs as good as it looks, giving precise and nimble steering and a surprising degree of comfort on rough city streets.Don't be fooled by its deliberately understated looks. Under its unassuming exterior the Hyde Pro is a true urban lifestyle bike for riders who value both form and function. Simple, elegant and light, its true strength lies in its adaptability “ because this is a bike that's capable of taking on pretty much anything. Its light but stiff aluminium frame “ built from a double-butted tubeset to save weight without sacrificing strength or safety “ is based on our 29er hardtail mountain bike model. That's good news, because it's designed to be tough, comfortable and versatile. The tried and tested 8-speed hub gear with belt drive perfectly fulfils the demands of an urban all-rounder, serving up the gears you need while demanding practically nothing in the way of ongoing maintenance. Hydraulic Shimano disc brakes provide powerful, easy-to-control stopping ability in any weather conditions, while the sleek rigid fork contributes to the Hyde Pro's overall low weight. We even made it easy to add a luggage carrier and mudguards, with sleekly hidden mounting points that preserve the bike's clean lines. Put it all together, and the Hyde Pro is the nimble, adaptable companion that you need for navigating the urban jungle not just safely, but in style and comfort.