Noooooooooooooooooo my cube has gone pear shaped.

weeksy59
weeksy59 Posts: 2,606
edited January 2009 in MTB general
Due to a problem with some paperwork, the last 18" cube LTD race has been sold. They also don't know when it will next be in stock..

So i think i'll jump in for the Team instead, same colour and frame size..

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=30535

Any thoughts ? still a reasonable machine ? i think it's Primarily the forks that are not quite as good ?

Comments

  • Rich9
    Rich9 Posts: 1,635
    what forks are on it?
    2014 Whyte T-129S
  • weeksy59
    weeksy59 Posts: 2,606
    Spec of the RACE i ordered:
    Frame - Alu Superlite 7005 Double Butted, RFR-Geometry
    • Size - 16", 18", 20", 22"
    • Colour - Black Anodized or White Candy Black
    • Forks - Rock Shox Reba SL 100mm, Motion Control, PopLoc
    • Headset - FSA No.10 semi-integriert
    • Stem - Easton EA30
    • Handlebars - Easton EA30 Lowriser
    • Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT Shadow
    • Front Derailleur - Shimano SLX
    • Gear shifter - Shimano SLX Rapidfire-Plus 9-speed
    • Brakes - Formula Oro K18 hydr. Scheibenbremse (180/160mm
    • Crank set - Shimano SLX Hollowtech II 44x32x22Z., 175mm, integr.
    • Cassette - Shimano HG50 11-32T, 9-speed
    • Chain - Shimano HG53
    • Rims - Sunringlé Ryde XMB
    • Tyre - Schwalbe VR: Nobby Nic Triple Compound 2.25/HR: Racing Ralph TC 2.25
    • Pedal - Fasten Alu
    • Seat - RFR Natural Shape 0.1 M
    • Seat post - Easton EA30 31.6mm
    • Weight - 1850g


    Spec of the TEAM, i may switch to.
    • Frame - Alu Superlite 7005 Double Butted, RFR-Geometry
    • Size - 16", 18", 20", 22"
    • Colour - Black Anodized or Black Candy Green
    • Forks - Rock Shox Reba SL 100mm, Motion Control, PopLoc
    • Headset - FSA No.10 semi-integriert
    • Stem - Easton EA30
    • Handlebars - Easton EA30 Lowriser
    • Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT Shadow
    • Front Derailleur - Shimano SLX
    • Gear shifter - Shimano Deore Rapidfire-Plus 9-speed
    • Brakes - Formula Oro K18 hydr. (180/160mm
    • Crank set - Shimano Deore 2-Piece 44x32x22Z., 175mm, integr
    • Cassette - Shimano HG50 11-32T, 9-speed
    • Chain - Shimano HG53
    • Rims - RFR ZX24
    • Tyre - Schwalbe VR: Nobby Nic Triple Compound 2.25/HR: Racing Ralph TC 2.25
    • Pedal - Fasten Alu
    • Seat - RFR Natural Shape 0.1 M
    • Seat post - Easton EA30 31.6mm
    • Weight - 1850g
  • weeksy59
    weeksy59 Posts: 2,606
    Looking at that, it's the Rims and Crankset which are the differences.
  • grantway
    grantway Posts: 1,430
    Nice looking bike But someone was putting a cube against the Orange P7
    and was told that the frames arnt that strong!
  • Stoo61
    Stoo61 Posts: 1,394
    Compared to the P7 perhaps, but isnt that one of the bench marks in strength...and suffers as a result in weight.

    I'm sure it plenty strong enough for what it is designed to do.
  • Eeek, thats unlucky mate - when I orderd mine (last wednesday) I was told day before that there was like 10 left in 18", I ordered one of those, I hope nothing messes up with the paperwork for me, it is ment to be here tomorrow/sat?!

    Id hold out for the Race mate, what order time has your LBS given on one?
  • weeksy59
    weeksy59 Posts: 2,606
    hoochylala wrote:

    Id hold out for the Race mate, what order time has your LBS given on one?

    It's from Chain Reaction, date unknown at this stage.
  • weeksy59
    weeksy59 Posts: 2,606
    Well they're showing an 18" LTD Race as due in stock on the 6th now..

    I can live with that.

    I just wsh their bloody phone system worked so i didn't have to wait hours for replies to emails.
  • Thats ok then, only another week or so - remember, good things come to those who wait! :D
  • weeksy59
    weeksy59 Posts: 2,606
    Well i've gone for the LTD team, getting new grips and bar ends fitted as i prefer them... it will be PDI'd and shipped today.

    :)

    I'm a happy boy.

    the Race is due in stock... but could be a week, could be 2 weeks...

    I'd rather have the bike on it's way :)