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Cube Ltd Pro 27.5 2015 Blackline MTB

  • 15-02-2015 12:45AM
    #1
    Michael_Myers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭


    About to push the button on this Cube mtb , however can't find any reviews on it.

    Has anyone got one?

    For this price range ~ €1000, are there any other alternatives worth considering with the CTW scheme ?

    Many thanks


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  • #2
    tritium
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,793 ✭✭✭tritium


    Michael_Myers wrote: »
    About to push the button on this Cube mtb , however can't find any reviews on it.

    Has anyone got one?

    For this price range ~ €1000, are there any other alternatives worth considering with the CTW scheme ?

    Many thanks

    Im no expert but I've been looking at the cubes as one option under my own CTW scheme in a few months. The basic Ltd pro got a poor review here
    [url]Http://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/hardtail/cube-ltd-pro-review-989[/url]
    But one of the here major gripes, the fork is I think different on the blackline. Not sure what the other major differences are. Some other parts of the spec look pretty good, and there's a few comments online from people who are pretty happy with the pro on spite of that review,so horses for courses I guess.

    Are you looking to stick to the 1k mark? From what I can see (and more knowledgeable people than I may tell you I'm wrong or right) if you go to 1200/1300 you start getting a somewhat better return.

    As I said though, I'm no expert so hopefully someone can give you a more knowledgeable steer...


  • #3
    Michael_Myers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭Michael_Myers


    tritium wrote: »
    Im no expert but I've been looking at the cubes as one option under my own CTW scheme in a few months. The basic Ltd pro got a poor review here
    [url]Http://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/hardtail/cube-ltd-pro-review-989[/url]
    But one of the here major gripes, the fork is I think different on the blackline. Not sure what the other major differences are. Some other parts of the spec look pretty good, and there's a few comments online from people who are pretty happy with the pro on spite of that review,so horses for courses I guess.

    Are you looking to stick to the 1k mark? From what I can see (and more knowledgeable people than I may tell you I'm wrong or right) if you go to 1200/1300 you start getting a somewhat better return.

    As I said though, I'm no expert so hopefully someone can give you a more knowledgeable steer...


    Many thanks tritium , I think Cube have updated the Ltd pro since that review back in 2013, the fork is now a Rock Shox Reba RL 27,5, new frame and other updates in the 2015 model. Can't find any reviews on the new model.

    Will go up to around €1300 for a 27.5 hard tail, but there dosnt seem to be a lot of choice.

    The Cube seems to out spec the Giant Talon 0 @ €1249 -any other options?


  • #4
    paulgs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭paulgs


    Have a look at the Rose count Marco solo, the sizing on the cubes is funny the frames tend to have a short top tube not particular light either for the money.


  • #5
    StevieGriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 859 ✭✭✭StevieGriff


    Lovely spec bike. Especially if it's your first MTB. Have ridden a few Cube hardtails and they've all been an absolute joy, some of the nicest hardtails I've ridden.


  • #6
    fat bloke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,147 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    Canyon an option? Or if you can shoe horn this into your size and budget requirements it's hard to imagine a better bike:
    http://www.eurocycles.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=52912
    I bought one a few weeks ago.


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  • #7
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,519 ✭✭✭Ryath


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057347345

    Asked the same question 2 months ago and settled on the Cube ltd pro. I could find nothing else to beat the spec for the price even spending an extra 2/3 hundred on another brand. Only better value you'll get is if you go with Canyon or get a sales bargain. Fat blokes Felt is a steal if you can stretch to it. I was in wheelworx last week and they had a couple of very well priced felts. Carbon hardtail for 1399 and a aluminium full suspension for the same price few higher spec ones for 1500-1600. Some bargains to be had if they have your size.

    Picked my cube up three weeks ago but a combination of working insane hours and being as sick as a small hospital have meant I haven't ridden it in anger yet bar chasing my kids around the garden the first day I got it! They were quite impressed though with how it wheelies and rides up and down steps and over kerbs and flower beds :D


  • #8
    Michael_Myers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭Michael_Myers


    Ryath wrote: »
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057347345

    Asked the same question 2 months ago and settled on the Cube ltd pro. I could find nothing else to beat the spec for the price even spending an extra 2/3 hundred on another brand. Only better value you'll get is if you go with Canyon or get a sales bargain. Fat blokes Felt is a steal if you can stretch to it. I was in wheelworx last week and they had a couple of very well priced felts. Carbon hardtail for 1399 and a aluminium full suspension for the same price few higher spec ones for 1500-1600. Some bargains to be had if they have your size.

    Picked my cube up three weeks ago but a combination of working insane hours and being as sick as a small hospital have meant I haven't ridden it in anger yet bar chasing my kids around the garden the first day I got it! They were quite impressed though with how it wheelies and rides up and down steps and over kerbs and flower beds :D

    Thanks Ryath - the price is right and its a good spec so I think the Cube is the one
    Fat bloke - lovely bike but unfortunetly its outside my budget
    Well wear both of you - have fun !


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