Best bike out of these 2?????

Hi,
I have just been to 2 dealers and checked out the following 2 bikes and had a go on each. The Cube is slightly more expensive and with the Lapierre the dealer is giving away 10% of the bike value in accessories! I like both bikes (it will be my first bike).
The big plus with the Cube would seem to be the 105 components. Any general advice on which would appear to be best 'on paper'?
http://www.lapierrebikes.com/lapierre/e ... S-TECH-200
http://www.cube-bikes.de/xist4c/web/PEL ... .htm#anker
Thanks
I have just been to 2 dealers and checked out the following 2 bikes and had a go on each. The Cube is slightly more expensive and with the Lapierre the dealer is giving away 10% of the bike value in accessories! I like both bikes (it will be my first bike).
The big plus with the Cube would seem to be the 105 components. Any general advice on which would appear to be best 'on paper'?
http://www.lapierrebikes.com/lapierre/e ... S-TECH-200
http://www.cube-bikes.de/xist4c/web/PEL ... .htm#anker
Thanks
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The guys in the Lapierre shop were mega helpful though and offered to size me up and test ride very professionally. But I have identified a 56cm is my size so I guess it's down to which is best.
The guy in the shop said a lot of people aim for a 90 degree angle between the extended arms and body when in a riding position - is this a commonly held view?
The Cube is advertised as a Tourer though? why? Not that I'm particularly fussed by the classification and, in fact, if that , means it's a little tougher then great.
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If anyone wants my Bianchi 1885 so I can get the Cube then let me know
Steve
pedal like you stole something!!!
I know someone who rides a Cube (not that one) and it is a very nice looking bike in the flesh. He loves it.
Nothing against Lapierre, they make good bikes too and I know people with them, but there is no competition between those two models.
seriously - the cube is a great looking, well specc'ed bike - the other is not
Lapierre have been sponsoring FdJ for a good while.........
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cube for me!
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http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... p-08-22946
Any thoughts on how this compares to the Cube?
That said, the Boardman may well be a fine bike, but you should have the choice. It's your money.
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Whilst that may be true, it's not very helpful if you want to be able to get a really ace bike at a massive discount
Steve
1. Will Halfords be able to do it for the same cost (£700 - the Cube I mean).
2. As you say, I'm not confident Halfords can set the bike up properly as I've had some bad experiences with them. Problem is I'm something of a novice so not sure I'll be able to tell.
I'd have no qualms about the Boardman or any other bike FROM H'fords - but I sure as hell wouldn't let the staff set it up for me. Only bike I bought there was on the condition that it came still in the un-opened box!
Do you have no mates who can "assemble" it for you?
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Yes Halfords will get the bike for the same price.
You can get the bike (unbuilt) and then pay a LBS between £30 and £50 to set it up.
Let us know how you get on