Cube AMS125
matt@theforce
Posts: 647
Bought in 2010 as a do everything bike it has served its purpose for that time and now I've moved house (closer to work) I'm now able to commute on my newly built Kona so the Cube will be kept as my nice get out and ride bike.
This was used during this winter in all weather for my commute to a collegues house for our car share (8mile round trip) and has been a little neglected because I've not had the time to keep the best care of it. A bit of TLC is needed in the next few weeks to bring it back to its former glory.
Frame: HPA 7005 Hydroform STK Triple Butted, FSP 4-Link-System
Fork: Rock Shox Revelation Race Air U-Turn 120-150mm, Motion Control, PopLoc
Shock: Fox Float RP23 200mm
Headset: FSA Orbit Z 1.5R semi-Integrated
Stem: Syntace F149 Oversized
Handlebar: Syntace Vector 2014 318 Lowrider Oversized
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M772 Shadow
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX FD-M660, Down Swing, 34.9mm Now Shimano XT M771
Shifters: Shimano SLX SL-M660 Rapidfire-Plus, 9-speed Now Shimano XT M770 3x9 Rapid Fire
Brakes : Hayes Stroker Trail hydr. Discbrake(203/180mm) Now Shimano XT M785 + IceTech Rotors 180/160
Crank: Shimano SLX FC-M660 Hollowtech II 44x32x22, BB71 Now Shimano XT M770 44x32x22, BB71
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50 11-32, 9-speed New Shimano HG-80 11-34
Chain: Shimano CN-HG53 108 links New SRAM PG951
Wheelset: Sunringlé Ryde XMB Wheelset
Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Kevlar Triple Compound 2.25
Pedals: Fasten Alu New Shimano M520
Saddle: RFR Natural Shape 0.1 M / Selle Italia NT1 Now Charge Spoon (black/red)
Seat Post: RFR Prolight 31,6mm Setback
Colours: Black Anodized
Weight: 12,90 kg
New
Just getting out and about
Saddle & 203mm Rotor
I absolutely love this bike and can’t wait for the easter holidays to be over so I can go out on my days off instead of having the kids at home
Matthew
This was used during this winter in all weather for my commute to a collegues house for our car share (8mile round trip) and has been a little neglected because I've not had the time to keep the best care of it. A bit of TLC is needed in the next few weeks to bring it back to its former glory.
Frame: HPA 7005 Hydroform STK Triple Butted, FSP 4-Link-System
Fork: Rock Shox Revelation Race Air U-Turn 120-150mm, Motion Control, PopLoc
Shock: Fox Float RP23 200mm
Headset: FSA Orbit Z 1.5R semi-Integrated
Stem: Syntace F149 Oversized
Handlebar: Syntace Vector 2014 318 Lowrider Oversized
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M772 Shadow
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX FD-M660, Down Swing, 34.9mm Now Shimano XT M771
Shifters: Shimano SLX SL-M660 Rapidfire-Plus, 9-speed Now Shimano XT M770 3x9 Rapid Fire
Brakes : Hayes Stroker Trail hydr. Discbrake(203/180mm) Now Shimano XT M785 + IceTech Rotors 180/160
Crank: Shimano SLX FC-M660 Hollowtech II 44x32x22, BB71 Now Shimano XT M770 44x32x22, BB71
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50 11-32, 9-speed New Shimano HG-80 11-34
Chain: Shimano CN-HG53 108 links New SRAM PG951
Wheelset: Sunringlé Ryde XMB Wheelset
Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Kevlar Triple Compound 2.25
Pedals: Fasten Alu New Shimano M520
Saddle: RFR Natural Shape 0.1 M / Selle Italia NT1 Now Charge Spoon (black/red)
Seat Post: RFR Prolight 31,6mm Setback
Colours: Black Anodized
Weight: 12,90 kg
New
Just getting out and about
Saddle & 203mm Rotor
I absolutely love this bike and can’t wait for the easter holidays to be over so I can go out on my days off instead of having the kids at home
Matthew
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Very stealthy 8)2014 Whyte T-129S0
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Shimano XT M785's / IceTech Rotors & pimped rotor bolts
The Hayes Stroker Trails were excelent brakes but I didn't like the feel of them so took the plunge and bought these XT's & they are awesome despite dropping from a 203/180 setup to 180/160 these XT's are much more powerful and offer better control over the power delivered
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I've now got round to changing one of the parts I didn't like the look of, this upgrade was for cosmetic purposes only.
M770 XT Chainset 8) , I also fitted the new BB that came with it.
I didn't like the angles/colour scheme of the SLX so with some savings I've made the change.
The gearchanges in general are feeling more & more sluggish as the rides go on which I'm putting down to worn cables (18mnths old, 1000+ miles mainly offroad) so I shall be using that as an excuse to upgrade the shifters/front mech at some point in the near future.
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The future has arrived
I've now fitted my new XT M770 Rapid Fire shifters/new cables
And while I was at it, it would be rude not to finish off upgrading the remaining SLX stuff so on went the XT M771 Front Mech
Charge Spoon saddle also fitted, black with red stiching to match the colour scheme 8)
All I need now is a new brake hose to solve the oil leak then I can start using it properly again. 1st impressions of a nearly complete XT drivetrain (SLX cassette) are very impressive, shifting is so much quicker and much more precise.
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Good upgrades, I'd now ditch the super long stem (mine had a 120mm Syntace) and replace with a Thompson 70-90mm, made my Cube a lot better ride.0
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I'm happy with it (for now) and am going to hold off spending anymore money on it as I want the replace the fork on my Marin for an air fork with longer travel.
The ride suits my style mainly XC with a dash of Langsett & Wharncliffe thrown it
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Sweet ride, I just got the same shifters and brakes and so far really impressed with them.0
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I couldn't wait, I've been itching to get out on it so went for a steady ride today through Wharncliffe Woods to settle the gears in
I'm loving this bike and can't wait for my next outing on it.
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Just getting out and about
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