cube peloton race

markkelly2 · 27-05-2014 7:02pm #1

Lads, new here and looking to get into cycling. I am looking at buying this bike and was just looking for some advice on the brand and quality. Is this bike too good and too expensive for someone just starting out. All advice welcome. Thanks in advance.

Darkglasses · 27-05-2014 7:09pm

Nah, if it's within your budget then by all means go for it. It's a good frame and good components, you'll be happy with it for years.

Doc07 · 27-05-2014 7:43pm

Darkglasses wrote: »

Nah, if it's within your budget then by all means go for it. It's a good frame and good components, you'll be happy with it for years.

If you can afford it and will definitely use it then go for it. I have that bike and it's great. I bought two cheap bikes starting out, would have loved to have just gone for this in the first place. I'm not planning on upgrading unless I start racing.

Ansconeio Flanderas · 27-05-2014 9:41pm

I'd say go for it.
My brother picked up one of these last year, the first road bike that he bought. I think it looks nice, good components as noted above, and is really comfortable over longer distances too.

hairyman · 27-05-2014 9:56pm

I have one of these,
They are seriously hard to beat in terms of spec for money.

If you have the yano's, buy the thing

not yet · 27-05-2014 9:56pm

I'm guessing you already bought it ? if so great choice if not go ahead and buy it..

markkelly2 · 27-05-2014 10:29pm

not yet wrote: »

I'm guessing you already bought it ? if so great choice if not go ahead and buy it..

Not yet but probably will buy.
Just some advice on other equipment i will need.
Bike is coming with pedals with toe clips. I assume a good pair of runners
and shorts is about all more that i will need. Oh and a helmet.
Sorry if these seems like stupid questions but I,m only learning.

Thanks again.

Andalucia · 27-05-2014 10:52pm

Cubes are a decent bike, you'll have no regrets

runners will do you fine with the flat pedals and toe clips that come with bike, though once you get going and comfortable on bike, you should look at the clipless pedals and cycling shoes - different gravy

Shorts, get a quality pair - quality does really count here, talking Eur 70 plus for half decent air in lbs, you will do better online once you get going

not yet · 27-05-2014 10:53pm

markkelly2 wrote: »

Not yet but probably will buy.
Just some advice on other equipment i will need.
Bike is coming with pedals with toe clips. I assume a good pair of runners
and shorts is about all more that i will need. Oh and a helmet.
Sorry if these seems like stupid questions but I,m only learning.

Thanks again.

Padded bib shorts if you plan on doing anything over 10k, You'll prob swap out the pedals for clipless soon enough..

Gorgeous bike enjoy.

James 007 · 28-05-2014 12:22am

Doc07 wrote: »

If you can afford it and will definitely use it then go for it. I have that bike and it's great. I bought two cheap bikes starting out, would have loved to have just gone for this in the first place. I'm not planning on upgrading unless I start racing.

This is why I went for the cube agree GTC SL, and I am only a beginner. Love the bike though and after one month on the road I did my first 180km over the weekend.

Cant post a link but check up cube website

Jabel · 28-05-2014 2:25pm

I have the 2013 version and I love it, 2014 is even better with all round 105 groupset.
Toes clips? Lord no! get clipless pedals and shoes you will not regret it.

Happy cycling

Dcully · 28-05-2014 4:43pm

I was very close to buying a peleton race over the weekend but i found an unexpected bargain with ultegra all round.
Based on my research alone that cube its a very nice bike with solid components.
In the flesh its a great looking bike too.

dragratchet · 28-05-2014 4:47pm

cracking bike to start out with, only drawback is slow customer service from cube if something goes wrong (for me at least)

markkelly2 · 30-05-2014 9:17pm

Got out for first spin this evening.Only 12kms but bike felt good. Few little niggles. Front wheel slightly rubbing off brake lining on one side. Gear change felt slightly clunky as well, kinda like when i changed gear it did not fully engage. All this is probably easily sorted though. Enjoyed it all the same.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 30-05-2014 9:28pm

markkelly2 wrote: »

Got out for first spin this evening.Only 12kms but bike felt good. Few little niggles. Front wheel slightly rubbing off brake lining on one side. Gear change felt slightly clunky as well, kinda like when i changed gear it did not fully engage. All this is probably easily sorted though. Enjoyed it all the same.

Loosen the quick release lever for the front wheel and centre the wheel between the brake blocks and then tighten the QR again.

The rear gears probably need minor adjustment. There is a little adjusting wheel at the end of the cable going to the rear derailleur. Put the bike on the small ring on the front and biggest on the rear and then Turn the bike upside down on a bench or table. Turn the pedals and change to the next gear (on the rear) if it goes in smoothly move to the next gear. If they start to rattle a bit or doesn't engage properly turn the little adjuster wheel/barrel a half turn while turning the pedal, if it sorts the problem move to the next gear. If not then turn further, if it makes it worse then turn in opposite direction till the gear engages correctly and spins smoothly then move to the next gear and so on. There are entry of YouTube videos showing how to adjust gears too.

Kinet1c · 28-07-2014 7:19pm

Thinking of going for one of these, how are you finding it after a few months with it?

markkelly2 · 29-07-2014 6:56am

No issues so far. Still getting used to cycling. Biggest problem is not getting out as often as I would like.

markkelly2 · 29-07-2014 6:59am

No issues so far. Still getting used to cycling. Biggest problem is not getting out as often as I would like.

ZiabR · 29-07-2014 8:37am

Lovely bike to start off with! I quite like the Cubes.

Kinet1c · 03-08-2014 9:04pm

Trying to hunt down a 64cm frame of the 2014 white/blue/red model, looks like Fitzcycles do sell Cube but unsure if they have the size/colour I'm looking for. Fun times ahead.

Edit: also conscious that Cube are announcing new season bikes at the end of the month.

Kinet1c · 09-08-2014 1:36pm

New season it is, not going to get a 64cm anywhere.

From what I've been told, new season for this will bring better value to the consumer so will wait and see what they have to offer at the end of the month.

Doc07 · 09-08-2014 2:15pm

Kinet1c wrote: »

New season it is, not going to get a 64cm anywhere.

From what I've been told, new season for this will bring better value to the consumer so will wait and see what they have to offer at the end of the month.

I have this seasons. Mavic aksium and full 105. I've done 3 x >100 KM sportives with no issues. Only regret is I got a White one so have to be more vigilant with cleaning. I wonder will they stick an 11-speed on the next edition.

Kinet1c · 09-08-2014 2:48pm

Doc07 wrote: »

I have this seasons. Mavic aksium and full 105. I've done 3 x >100 KM sportives with no issues. Only regret is I got a White one so have to be more vigilant with cleaning. I wonder will they stick an 11-speed on the next edition.

Again, from what I've been told by a LBS it is due to be an 11 speed. I do hope they keep the same level of wheels/groupset as it was the main reason I was opting for it.

meisce · 10-01-2015 10:20pm

Looking at upgrading to one of these from a trek 1.1, Is it worth it or should I look to move further up the range ?

11-01-2015 9:02pm

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Loosen the quick release lever for the front wheel and centre the wheel between the brake blocks and then tighten the QR again.

The rear gears probably need minor adjustment. There is a little adjusting wheel at the end of the cable going to the rear derailleur. Put the bike on the small ring on the front and biggest on the rear and then Turn the bike upside down on a bench or table. Turn the pedals and change to the next gear (on the rear) if it goes in smoothly move to the next gear. If they start to rattle a bit or doesn't engage properly turn the little adjuster wheel/barrel a half turn while turning the pedal, if it sorts the problem move to the next gear. If not then turn further, if it makes it worse then turn in opposite direction till the gear engages correctly and spins smoothly then move to the next gear and so on. There are entry of YouTube videos showing how to adjust gears too.

I wouldn't suggest doing anything to the bike if the bike is new. If anything goes wrong, you may be liable for the damage. Bring it back to where you bought it and ask them to tune it up for you. I am going through hell with my Peleton race at the moment.

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