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 LD
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Will bear it in mind but got a pink 6 year old too so depends how into biking she ends up! Might have a Cnoc 14 for sale soon.


 
Posted : 31/03/2015 10:18 pm
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Easy to sort for H -

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Posted : 01/04/2015 1:22 pm
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Thanks guys, I have just bought one of those Cube frames for my son. He is starting to outgrow his current 24" wheel Kona frame. I was planning to build up a 15" Be-One frame I have in the loft, but the size on the Cube looks better. Plan for the bike is 1x10, Reba forks and Crank Brother wheels, he seems to do well out of my old stuff! Photos in a few weeks.


 
Posted : 01/04/2015 11:03 pm
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wrong post!


 
Posted : 02/04/2015 9:37 am
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Just to update the thread. I finally got my son's cube built up and it was given it's first ride today. The build was from a few bits I had in the loft, plus a new drive train and brakes. 1x10 using the Thorn cranks and a 28t Absolute Black ring. Final weight is about 8kg. Stand over is still a bit tight for him, but he will grow into it soon.

He also needed a new helmet as his old one was cracked. Halfords sell a Bell youth helmet that is a nice match to the frame.

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Posted : 18/04/2015 7:21 pm
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Nice! Just finished mine today will have to take photos.


 
Posted : 18/04/2015 8:56 pm
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Sweet wee bike.


 
Posted : 18/04/2015 10:39 pm
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If Mick R is about still I for one would love some more details/ construction photos. What tubeset? was there much extra bending involved to get clearances etc.


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 3:19 am
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This Cubes are great!!

Also, just came across this:
http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sea-otter-2015-trek-fuel-ex-junior/


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:21 am
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LD, interesting thread as I am doing something similar. What did you resolve for headset? I'm looking out for some air forks and am presuming tapered steerer could be accommodated with a tapered headset? Which forks did you go for & what what length steerer? Cheers for doing the graft and for other replies for sharing advice.


 
Posted : 06/05/2015 1:14 am
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Did anyone buy a 16" Cube Attention frame from BikeDiscount but now not need it?


 
Posted : 06/05/2015 7:52 am
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Probably far too late but only just spotted Elgolfo's post.
Headset is on of these - [url= http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/402/101_1309/fsa-orbit-z---no9mcup-cc---colours.html ]link[/url]

Forks are - [url= http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/rockshox-30tk-gold-solo-air-26in-suspension-fork-black-id83460.html ]link[/url] with straight steerer. Air down at minimum, loads of movement and seem very plush.
LBS cut a couple of inches off steerer and I put in a couple of 20mm spacers to raise stem up a bit.
Also changed chainring to a 32t raceface NW in green.
He's quite enjoying it funnily enough! Just need more time to ride.


 
Posted : 07/06/2015 8:30 am
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