Cracking bike, feels indistructable on the trail. 160mm travel all round lets you realy fly down and the lock out and pro pedal help on climbs although not essential. Climbs better than my old Merlin hardtail used to!
Formula RX brakes (200mm F & 180mm R) give you the confidence to get some serious speed up.
Usual mix of SLX and XT bits make up a really good package from Cube.
kingster2404 said on 10 July 2011
Love this bike (might be because I have one too). Can't give it a 10 though because the chain can too easily slip between the inner chain ring and frame (broken 3 chain rings so far). Other than that it is a sexy, awesome bike.
Ashley_B replied... on 12 July 2011
Hmm, can't say iv had that problem personally! Are you shifting whilst chain is at high tension during climbs? My biggest problem with the bike has been the skating issue due mainly to the fat albert tyres, taught me how to handle the bike bettter though when it does let go so helped my riding in a way, since changed to blue cnc nano pedals, blue fritzz grips and blue hope seat collar, nicely blinged with blue anodised bits, looks even better! Tyres next ;-)
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yelyayan1976 said on 23 April 2011
Nice bike, nice location..
Ashley_B replied... on 23 April 2011
Cheers bud, Thats Clapham Moors Trail and one of the three peaks in the background, I cant rmember which one now!
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CavemanDavvy said on 22 April 2011
Sweet ride, i was either going to get this model or my spicy, i chose the spicy in the end tho. Great bike and awsome spec for the money, cube are doing well on spec this year. Rate my spicy, cheeers.
Ashley_B replied... on 22 April 2011
Indeed, thats the model of Lappiere I was looking at myself!!! very similar bikes in terms of kit, just a question of looks n cash I suppose! Lovely stuff
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TIGGER. said on 22 April 2011
Awesome buddy thinking of one myself probably the SL i think
Ashley_B replied... on 22 April 2011
Woops! Firefox headfunk there methinks!
Ashley_B replied... on 22 April 2011
Yeah man, SL nice model this year, Will b an unstoppable bike that, Black and orange is it? Carbon rims n other trinkets I belive? bout 2-3kg lighter than this little fella a think. Go for it buddy, you wont be dissapointed...
Ashley_B replied... on 22 April 2011
Yeah man, SL nice model this year, Will b an unstoppable bike that, Black and orange is it? Carbon rims n other trinkets I belive? bout 2-3kg lighter than this little fella a think. Go for it buddy, you wont be dissapointed...
Ashley_B replied... on 22 April 2011
Yeah man, SL nice model this year, Will b an unstoppable bike that, Black and orange is it? Carbon rims n other trinkets I belive? bout 2-3kg lighter than this little fella a think. Go for it buddy, you wont be dissapointed...
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steve c said on 22 April 2011
Does exactly what it says on the tin... Pretty bike, even better you got a deal...
Ashley_B replied... on 22 April 2011
Ye, the looks initially drew me too it over a Lappiere, was considering one but much more expensive with similar spec. Leisurelakesbikes, preston/southport shop...good lads.
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antop34 said on 21 April 2011
Lovely looking bikes the Cubes. Really good spec for the price.
Ashley_B replied... on 21 April 2011
Your not rong there! Cheers for the comment matey ;-)
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MountainBikerChris said on 20 April 2011
Truly superb bike!!!!!!
Ashley_B replied... on 20 April 2011
Cheers buddy! It rides as well as it looks! Love it ;-)
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wythall1 said on 20 April 2011
Very nice mate... can't go wrong with a Cube!
Ashley_B replied... on 20 April 2011
True That!!! Cheers bud
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nathan83 said on 20 April 2011
sweet rig mate, nice spec! rate my kona cheers
Ashley_B replied... on 20 April 2011
Cheers bud, Surprisingly good value for the spec, got a crackin deal on it plus PX on the old Merlin.
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