Modified Cube - Thoughts?

So here's my 2009 Cube LTD Pro with some upgrades (forks, bars, tyres and pedals):
Frame is a 16" - I tried the bigger frame but just found this size was easier to control.
Current spec:
Frame: Alu RFR Race Lite frame white/candy red
Forks: Rock shox Recon 351 U Turn set at 100mm (replaced the stock Tora SL)
Wheels: Alex RFR ZX24
Hubs: Shimano Deore
Brakes: Hayes Stroker Trail 180mm/160mm Rotors
Tyres: Conti Double Fighter 2 semi slick used for commute ( Nobby Nics for Weekend)
Front Mech: SLX Shadow
Rear Mech: XT Shadow
Chainset: Shimano M575
Seatpost: Easton EA30
Stem: Easton EA30
Bars: Truvativ Husstlefelt White
Saddle: San Marco Race 012100
Pedals: DMR V8 Red




Frame is a 16" - I tried the bigger frame but just found this size was easier to control.
Current spec:
Frame: Alu RFR Race Lite frame white/candy red
Forks: Rock shox Recon 351 U Turn set at 100mm (replaced the stock Tora SL)
Wheels: Alex RFR ZX24
Hubs: Shimano Deore
Brakes: Hayes Stroker Trail 180mm/160mm Rotors
Tyres: Conti Double Fighter 2 semi slick used for commute ( Nobby Nics for Weekend)
Front Mech: SLX Shadow
Rear Mech: XT Shadow
Chainset: Shimano M575
Seatpost: Easton EA30
Stem: Easton EA30
Bars: Truvativ Husstlefelt White
Saddle: San Marco Race 012100
Pedals: DMR V8 Red





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I like the pedals a lot.
Red seatclamp needed.
Btw, edit you post and put the links in the IMG Code box on the left of the window in Share this image
That way will work.
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Looks great though
Overall I am verry happy. The white handlebars were just a bit of fun really, I have a gift voucher which came with the purchase of the bike so needed to buy something! In terms of weight it has gone up by 1lb from the original weight but considering I have a more heavy duty fork I think this is acceptable. Also I find coil forks to be lower maintanence and generally a bit plusher on the trails.
The most noticeable difference is the tyres, the semi slicks are great on the road - really fast and have enough grip for simple off road duties. My nobby nics are brilliant at the rough stuff but were very slow on tarmac.
Cheers for all the comments.
Fair enough...
Know what you mean about a smaller bike being faster out on the trails.
Got loads of laughs but a few bruises too. However I think SPD's would make a big difference. The only trouble is finding some shoes that you can also wallk in, Last pair I tried on were like clogs!
This is my 'nippin to the shops / going for a cheeky pint' bike. I actually really like it, so comfy but tips the scales at a cool 48lbs. Good job there are no hills to the pub!
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The fork angle looks like it's made for supersonic speeds, so as the chain rings. :shock: