New member of the Cube Club...
MuchoConfuso
Posts: 16
After my last post (and for the record, first post here on BR Forums) asking what sort of full sus. MTB I should go for, I headed down to Bristol for a little more advice on things. As it is unlikely that I'll be heading to the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria or the mountains of Wales every weekend, they recommended that I don't spend the money on an average full sus bike, and spend a bit less (or quite a lot less) and go get an awesome hardtail.
Now, choosing a MTB when you're not sure on the specs of various components is a f***ing minefield. So I came up with my own way of choosing a bike;
1.) Pick out some keywords from user reviews
2.) See what you can get from word of mouth, and lastly but most importantly
3.) Which one did I like the look of the most
Soooo... presenting my new Cube Ltd Race!
Oooh, look at the shiny...
I'm currently in the process of moving into my girlfriend's flat atm, so there's no before and after pics of my 1st ride out. Yet. The next update will have LOTS of mud caked on all sorts of places. :shock:
So - New Years resolution 1.) Get bike. Done! Resolution 2.) Ride - is now in progress!
NB - thanks to the guys down at Zero G Bike Corp, Bedminster, Bristol, for all the help and advice, they're all lovely.. Also thanks, as I got all my stuff at 15% off with the Christmas sales they have on now (right up to 15th Jan). Shameless plug for some marvelous service!
Now, choosing a MTB when you're not sure on the specs of various components is a f***ing minefield. So I came up with my own way of choosing a bike;
1.) Pick out some keywords from user reviews
2.) See what you can get from word of mouth, and lastly but most importantly
3.) Which one did I like the look of the most
Soooo... presenting my new Cube Ltd Race!
Oooh, look at the shiny...
I'm currently in the process of moving into my girlfriend's flat atm, so there's no before and after pics of my 1st ride out. Yet. The next update will have LOTS of mud caked on all sorts of places. :shock:
So - New Years resolution 1.) Get bike. Done! Resolution 2.) Ride - is now in progress!
NB - thanks to the guys down at Zero G Bike Corp, Bedminster, Bristol, for all the help and advice, they're all lovely.
. Also thanks, as I got all my stuff at 15% off with the Christmas sales they have on now (right up to 15th Jan). Shameless plug for some marvelous service! 0
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OHH Fantastic colour ! Iv always liked cubes my self still not ridden one yet . Anyway welcome to bike radar ! 2010 Orange Crush Custom
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=127158480 -
very nice. welcome to the family 8)0
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You have chosen well
The Ltd Race is a very well specced bike for the money, it's quite light & well built.
I've heard nothing but good things from other Cube owners, a few folks prefer a shorter stem, but that's all personal preference. My 2010 AMS100 is almost standard, only the grips & saddle have been changed
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Welcome fellow Cube Owner!
Loving that!! Very nice indeed 8) 8)0 -
The owl looks terrified of it
You made a good choice there, looks lovely. 0 -
i love your bike !!!!!!!!! 8) 0
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dhamn, that cube looks nice. They are lovely, just i don't think the hardtails are hard hitting enough for what I use my bike for. More xc, than trail/light am work0
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yep that's the one on my radar. enjoy!0
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Cubes are very good spec for the money, and I love the frames. Looks like a good buy to me!0
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sound choice that!
i prefer this over the black/red colour combo 0
