I have a 19" due for delivery in a couple of weeks but having tried both in the the pro I really want a 17". The top tube is just a tad long for me on the 19". That is available at cost to anyone who wants it.
Go for a 50mm Stem. There is only about 20mm of extra length with the 19"
Hmmm, may be a good way round the problem, I rode both frames today and found the 19" really ungainly and I was stretched out a bit more than I like. I would otherwise be looking for a layback post on the 17" that i bought today. Or i can return it within 21 days if I can resist taking it out for a ride over the weekend!
So you have a 17" right now but also a 19" on order, thats just plain greedy.
Not Greedy, Cautious... I have a 17" pro as that was all I could find but then told a 19" sl was coming in end of April so put a deposit on it. I would rather have the sl in a 17" but guess I am lucky to have the offer of one at all. The 17" pro can still be returned, or supplied at cost to anyone who is struggling to find one of those (if I get the 19" sl). Guess I could just stick with the lower spec and perfectly decent pro but the call of full xt and better wheels/forks is irresistable, especially when the Financial Controller (Mrs) is cool with the cost of the sl!
This is my first new mountain bike for 20 years. Having left regular riding for a long while I started up again late last year on my 1992 Orange P7 full rigid. Upgraded with new brakes, cables and shifters she is still great fun but not so comfy over all surfaces. For that reason I am keen to end up with the right cube as on my historical rate of bike purchases it could be my last new bike!
Will see. Thanks for the tip off. Was getting conflicting responces re delivery week. Ordered a 19" SL.
I see, good for you. I wanted the SL but went for the Pro as thats all i could get, looking at the spec its not much reduced, i am changing the 3x10 for a 2x10 XT chainset and putting on the xt shifters. Means i dont have to ditch a perfectly good XT triple chainset.
The wheels look very good on the pro the Alex rims and Dt spoke combination on XT hubs will be good. Its an are for upgrading in the future, something i would have done with the Sl wheels too anyway.
There really is sod all difference between the SID and Reba forks.
Plue i prefer the blue, so its a win win for me.
Looks like jwmlee might snap up the SL off you.
Bugcab if no one else has asked would it be possible to have first refusal on the 19" sl i live in kent so only down the road from you. Could settle up deposit with you then pay balance at shop. Thats if you decide not to keep it.
My email address is tony18@hotmail.co.uk if you would like to contact me.
Cheers
I got mine yesterday 🙂 woohooo happy days!! 17'' SL !!
Good news compkiler!
I did 52 miles on mine today, it's a truly great bike!
Enjoy 😀
id be tempted to get a Grand Canyon 29er
http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2546
Pretty dam good spec for that price, it might be alloy but it ant no heavy bike..
Has anyone in the 5'9" - 5'10" height range got one yet? My LBS say the Cube 29ers are a little short so I need a 19" whereas all my 26" bikes are 17.5". I'd hate to go to all this trouble and end up with the wrong size.
I am over 5'9" but not 5'10" and my 17" fits a treat. I tried 19 and top tube reach was a little long, shorter stem would probably sort it. Been out for a great ride today after a gentle riverside excursion yesterday. Have to say the bike has been a revelation. Rides superbly, balance is great and felt so at home after just half an hour. One thing of concern was the play in front forks so popped back to lbs this eve....... Broken!
Yep, the lower bearing seat is cracked very badly. Not pleased at all, have to say this looks to me like a weak spot as there really is very little to this part of the frame. Have to say though, held up well down some very rough downhill singletrack.
Ouch, that's not good 🙁
What are they doing about it?
Any of you guys fitted a chainstay protector?
If so, what make?
Yep just got this one...
http://www.stif.co.uk/mtb/product/cube-neoprene-chainstay-protector-hardtail/10547
Its quite tight though but does fit if you stretch it right over!
I have the cube one, its a very tight fit but does a good job of protecting the frame... worrying to hear of another broken carbon cube.
My first cube was alloy and it bent after 6 weeks, they did ship a replacement frame to my LBS within 2 days of the LBS saying it wasn't right though.
Went round the 22miles Dalby red route on sunday... damn that place is rough... only ever ridden it on a 160mm five previously lol... worlds apart.
A friend said he spotted one at cwmcarn at Friday, was that any of you lot? Any more pictures in the wild? 😀
Should have mine tomorrow, happy days!!!
I just got the same message, mine should be dispatched tomorrow. Bloody shame I'm off to Thailand on Thursday, but yay 😀
Good stuff, i will hopefully get out tomorrow even if its just for a short spin.
I have it.
Very happy. Out for a very short spin. Bike is great.
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Right try and add some pics!!!!
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Or not!!!!
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That's a fine looking bike! Enjoy 😀
Like the Garmin mount!
Cheers i like to have the garmin a bit out in front and in the middle.
p.s. any idea on how to post pics rather than just a link?
Click on the 'IMG' tab and paste the url of the pic into it works for me.
Hmmm, just tried it with one of your Flickr pic url's and I can't get it to work either 🙁
Anyone else?
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Go to Flickr
Hit "Share" above the photo
Do the "Grab HTML/BBCode"
Hit the BBCode button
Copy the text in the box
Paste it here
No IMG tags required - they are in the text copied from Flickr.
There are other/quicker ways of doing it, but that preserves the link to the original, so you can post one image and folk can click on it to take them to the original - and the rest of your images.
Thanks druidh.
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Just in tweeks cycles, they have a few in stock. Including a nice 19" reaction gtc SL
Bet thats a 26'r tho ye
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First ride out and knackered the front wheel!!
Not the bikes faul, mine for hitting a tree head on.
Bummer.
MHW Bike House have said mine arrives for assembly next week. Paid £1550 for a 19" SL. Hoping I don't get the sorry, not in stock email this week.
Posted pix look great. Good upgrade on the Pro. Makes a lot of sense. Couldn't resist the DT Swiss wheels and full XT. Heard SID can be a little flexy. Will see.
MHW Bike House have said mine arrives for assembly next week. Paid £1550 for a 19" SL. Hoping I don't get the sorry, not in stock email this week.
Posted pix look great. Good upgrade on the Pro. Makes a lot of sense. Couldn't resist the DT Swiss wheels and full XT. Heard SID can be a little flexy. Will see.
Have to say the Reba was rock solid, even when i hit the tree!!!
Its a great bike, i just need to be carefull, was carrying much more speed than i normally would, hence the crash.
What bracket is that for the garmin Steve? Was thinking about buying one for the Forerunner 305 ya see.
Its a modified light bracket from Halfords with some mods to the mount and bolted on.
I have one on the road bike too. I Like having it out in fornt away from the bars, ironically i smashed it and my Garmin in the crash.
Btw, ive only used my bike once since ive got it and thats only been from the train station on the way back from picking it up lol. I noticed that when off the saddle, and when i power down on the right pedal, i can hear the front break disk squeal and make a noise.
You reckon its just cause the bikes new and the disks need bedding in or do my front pads need moving out a bit?
It also happens when im on the bike and lean the bike right over to the left, whilst im leaning to the right!
Have you checked the QR is done up tight?
Does the brake only rub when turning or putting the power down?
If the disc central in the caliper?
If it only rubs as you describe & the QR is tight give the brakes a chance to bed in.
If it's not stopped my the time the bikes due it's 1st free check up inform the shop (they are giving you a free bike check up aren't they?)
Ok cheers bud, ill give the brakes time to bed in. It might even be that the SID forks are way to flexible like some people have already said. If thats the case ill be on the phone from where i got it from.
compkiler - Member
Bet thats a 26'r tho ye
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Nope... 29ers in stock... Hence the 19" frame size of the GTC SL on display.
The brakes deffo need some time to bed in, mine were making all sorts of noises at the start of my ride, by the end they were performing much better.
Not sure about the brake rubbing, but the same thing happens on my road bike with steel rigid forks.
The SIDs on my 26 were noticably more flexable than the Recons they replaced, they are a big improvment, and about 1kg lighter too.
The Rebas seem pretty good on the Pro.
By the way, lines like:
'The manufacturer only has one left in stock'
'They are running out'
'They have sold out'
...are all lines used to prompt you to buy now / other bikes!
Always shop around and push for the best price. If they won't drop their retail price ask for additional kit or upgrades.
I saved nearly £300 quid on my Cube Reaction GTC Pro by doing this. All the UK shops wouldn't budge - no even a quid. MHW Bike House were cheaper to begin with then gave me a best price which was lower again.
Not in this case.jwmlee - Member
By the way, lines like:'The manufacturer only has one left in stock'
'They are running out'
'They have sold out'
...are all lines used to prompt you to buy now / other bikes!
