2011 Cube Agree GTC Race compact - write off!!!

Bowden2017

Having been pondering whether to buy a GTC SL or not. So went into bike shop in Barnstaple and came out with a 2010 GTC SL at a very very reasonable price. Managed a quick ride this afternoon and so far I am very very happy.

badly_dubbed

I've clocked 75miles so far on it - all on the rollers can't wait to get her outside in the summer

badly_dubbed

sitting around the 500-520 mile mark on her now loving it - still never been outside on her tho!!

Bowden2017

Only 68 miles so far. But at last the ice and snow have disappeared, and this is Exmouth!!! Should be able to ride the 12 miles to work on Thursday. I do have one slightly annoying problem. On the right chain stay there is a metal protective plate just by the chainrings, which seems to have become slightly unstuck and is causing a slight rub. Any thoughts?
I guess I will probably get the shop to take a look when I drop it in for the first service But other than that very very happy with the machine. I was riding a Treck 1.2 and the difference in ride between aluminium and carbon is astonishing!

andi1363

Looked at a GTC 2011 yesterday at Winchester. Wish they had a blue one as that looks lovely 8) . The web ad picture is a bit unflattering. Still I have permission to get the Dura ace equipped one if I want 8)

noiseboyfeetman

Looked at a GTC 2011 yesterday at Winchester. Wish they had a blue one as that looks lovely . The web ad picture is a bit unflattering. Still I have permission to get the Dura ace equipped one if I want

Have a look in Hargroves in Fareham too, personally I found them friendlier in that branch, and there's also Solent Cycles in Lee-on-the-Solent, been in there are few times and chatted about the exact same bikes.

sampras38

badly_dubbed wrote:

I've clocked 75miles so far on it - all on the rollers can't wait to get her outside in the summer

I did a hilly 50 on my 2011 SL yesterday and really loving it.

sampras38

andi1363 wrote:

Looked at a GTC 2011 yesterday at Winchester. Wish they had a blue one as that looks lovely 8) . The web ad picture is a bit unflattering. Still I have permission to get the Dura ace equipped one if I want 8)

Bare in mind the 2011 (same as mine) has Dura Ace groupset and shifters, but only FSA brakes. The brakes are nice though and seem to perform as well as my other bike with Ultegra brakes. The 2011 SL is gorgeous but they have used FSA brakes to keep the cost down I think.

badly_dubbed

still not had it outside, im not sure whether i should chance it one day this week or not.....

Squillinossett

I like

cuber1618

Just got one myself just done the first few miles on it today as the weathers been so bad the last week.
Love it so far, the rides great, the build and attention to detail on its fantastic and it looks great a real head turner.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/49648695@N08/5362017136/

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sfichele

still not had it outside, im not sure whether i should chance it one day this week or not.....

Screw the weather ! Get out there and ride it!

sfichele

Just got one myself just done the first few miles on it today as the weathers been so bad the last week.
Love it so far, the rides great, the build and attention to detail on its fantastic and it looks great a real head turner.

Ah didn't see that ....

sfichele

oh hang on, that's a different Cube!

So -

Screw the weather ! Get out there and ride it!

badly_dubbed

lol weather up here is also mental!

we were under snow untill a few days ago

badly_dubbed

gonna order up some Ultegra sl pedals this week or next to match the groupset before i take her out

sfichele

we were under snow untill a few days ago

Ah! Thought you were just being rain shy - bike looks sweet though

cuber1618

Has not rained for at least 8 hours now lol ! so going to get out on it tonight when im home from work

badly_dubbed

im out tonight, just not on the cube, allez has gaurds so prob the better option

cuber1618

Managed 20 miles on it this evening, this is my first carbon road bike and first cube and loving it so far.

Heres a few more pics i took of it this evening

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49648695@N08/5368552764/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49648695@N08/5368558484/
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wyattlad

cuber1618 wrote:

Managed 20 miles on it this evening, this is my first carbon road bike and first cube and loving it so far.

Heres a few more pics i took of it this evening

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49648695@N08/5368552764/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49648695@N08/5368558484/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49648695@N ... otostream/

That's a cool looking bike, what size is it, thinking about one of these myself but not sure whether to go 56 or 58. I'm 5' 10 and a half with 32 inch inside leg.

cuber1618

Tis a nice bike, very fast and comfortable and as you say i think it looks pretty cool too.
In regard to the size im 5'11 and went for a 58 the only thing ive changed is i got a shorter stem because i felt my arms were just that bit stretched out, but thats because i have short arms lol.
It came with a 100mm stem and i put on a 90mm stem not a big diff but does make it that bit less strech on the reach for me, so far so good
I would say either a 56 or a 58 but if you have a dealer near you well worth paying them a visit to try each size out.
You wont be dissapointed with a Cube great bikes, i done a lot of research before i bought it and im not dissapointed with the choice.
Now roll on summer and the nice weather lol

taimur

^ +1 I can not recommend the Cube enough.
I also researched for many months before deciding on the CUBE Agree SL 2010. over 700 Kms and nothing but praises!

I am just under 5'10" and went with a 56. You should be fine 58 and if needed a short stem.

badly_dubbed

Well, a few unwanted upgraded last Tuesday, was coming round a roundabout signalling as usual and A woman failed to stop.

I went thru her windscreen at around 30mph and she totalled the cube. I'm fine had a bit of muscular pain following few days but no dramas, brittish cycling are on the case for me and insurance should have it replaced aswell as a new helmet and kit shortly







Frame and forks cracked so total write off

noiseboyfeetman

Lucky you, by the sound of it could've been a lot nastier. Shame about the bike as I gave that quite a few admiring looks when it was posted up first time round as was contemplating getting one myself. Hope British Cycling sort it for you and you get another nice gleaming, shiny machine!

pickled

Nightmare. Glad you're ok though. That was a great looking bike.

Getting exactly the same again?

badly_dubbed

Yea or maybe the SL I'll wait and see