calling all cube riders

homerjay

looking at buying a cube reaction gtc.

im 5'10 with 32" inside leg, prefer the bike to as a small as possible, with high seatpost.

so, do i need a 16" or 18" frame?

effective TT 16" - 570 / 18" - 588
Seat Tube 16" - 375 / 18" - 420
wheelbase 16" - 1051 / 18" - 1070

my current 17" orange evo4 has a effective TT of 565 and that feels perfect to be. any longer would be a stretch. must have short arms, . dunno what the seat tube is though.

from theose measurements (against my current orange evo4) i be going for a 16" but that seems really small.

i cant find any shops near by with anything less than a 20" in stock.

cheers

omegas

You need to sit on one before you buy, there is no other answer.

homerjay

im gonna buy online, so dont really wanna waste some lbs's time.

know what your saying though.

ljs1977

I understand what you mean HJ, BUT.....

I took advice from my C2WS guy over the phone and ordered a 15" rockhopper, due to my short arse legs. The stand over was great but the bike was tiny and boarderline dangerous. I "wasted" one persons time in a shop for 10-15 minutes sitting on my new Cube Stereo and bought it from Sherwood Pines (my LBS).

BUT.... my new bike is an 18" and feels more stable, safe and generally mine!

LBS are used to people window shopping, you never know you may be able to afford it from your LBS as I got over £300 off mine!

homerjay

just found this

http://www.cube.eu/en/service/faq/faq-d ... rame-size/

5'10 is 178cm

170-175 cm 16-17"
175-180 cm 17-18"

and this http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/images ... sizing.pdf

gotta love google

looks like 18" then for me.

homerjay

exactly my thoughts.

i think i need to find one somewhere.

MuchoConfuso

Jake151 wrote:

I am about the same height as you and went for the 16" just because it felt more comfortable and I could throw it around a little more on the trail, the bigger they are the more stretched out they feel its quite odd.

And on that note, I've got a Cube LTD Race, I'm 5'10" and I went for the 18" frame because I preferred the feel of it! In short, get yer arse to your LBS and sit on them to find out what's best for you.

homerjay

yes sir!

Rich9

I'm 5'10" also, and ride an 18" cube acid. Feels spot on for reach etc

Andy B

5'10" 31" inside leg, 18" Ams Pro R1.

Sgt_Pepper

homerjay wrote:

exactly my thoughts.

i think i need to find one somewhere.

I'm not far from you, (near Haydock Race Course) I have an 18" Cube HT come have a sit on it if you like.

ed_arnold

5'9" and 32" inside leg - Cube Stereo - 18" feels perfect

Andrew_J_Heard

im 5'10 and 32 inside leg and have a 18" cube acid.
feels great and i usually prefer a smaller frame. think an 18 will be perfect for you

Rich9

My Cube has down gone Sold it this afternoon

homerjay

Sgt_Pepper wrote:

homerjay wrote:

exactly my thoughts.

i think i need to find one somewhere.

I'm not far from you, (near Haydock Race Course) I have an 18" Cube HT come have a sit on it if you like.

thanks for the offer mate.

i went to leisure lakes this weekend and they had an 18"

actually smaller than i thought it would be, so 18" is the one im going for.

just need to decide on TEAM or SL now.

Andy B

homerjay

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homerjay

Jake151 wrote:

I am about the same height as you and went for the 16" just because it felt more comfortable and I could throw it around a little more on the trail, the bigger they are the more stretched out they feel its quite odd.

im back.

ive found a new 2010 gtc pro 16" going cheap online. i cant find anywhere with a 16" to test and although ive sat on an 18", cant help thinking i could save £400 here

what length seatpost of you got? and are you sat low, or just in a standard position?

cheers


edit: is this yours? http://www.cube.eu/en/fullsuspension/sh ... -125-team/

that has a seat tube of 426 which is huge compared to the 375 of the reaction gtc.

im not sure how cube can call a 16" frame with a 14.7" seat tube a 16" frame tbh???

El Diego

6,3", 34" inside leg and I ride a 22" (XL).

homerjay

right well ive bought one....finally.

cube reaction gtc pro 16" (2010) £999



. Frame: GTC Twin Mould Monocoque Technology
. Forks: Rock Shox Reba SL 100mm, Motion Control, PopLoc
. Headset: FSA Orbit I-T-R Integrated
. Stem: Syntace F149 Oversized
. Handlebars: Syntace Duraflite 2014 318 Oversized incl. RFR-Barends
. Grips: CUBE Ultralight Screw-On-Race-Grip
. Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M772 Shadow
. Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX FD-M660 Top Swing
. Shifters: Shimano SLX SL-M660 Rapidfire-Plus, 9-speed
. Brakes: Formula RX hydr. Discbrake (180/160mm)
. Chainset: Shimano SLX FC-M660 Hollowtech II 44x32x22, 175mm, Press-Fit BB
. Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50 11-32, 9-speed
. Chain: Shimano CN-HG53 108 links
. Wheelset: Sunringlé Ryde XMB Wheelset
. Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron Kevlar Triple Compound 2.25, Schwalbe Racing Ralph Kevlar Triple Compound 2.25
. Tubes: Schwalbe MTB light SV14
. Rim Tape: Schwalbe 25-559
. Pedals: Fasten Alu
. Seat: RFR Natural Shape 0.1 M
. Seat Post: RFR Prolight 31,6mm setback
. Seat Clamp: GTC integrated Lock 34.9mm
. Extras: Chainstay Protection, Neopren
. Weight: 10.60kg

and ive added some Shimano M540 SPD's and its actually got an XT front mech, rather than the spec'd SLX, which is a small bonus.

went down to winstanleys over the weekend (even after reading a load of bad reviews about them). tried it out for size and its fine. 400mm post is on full whack and the seat on max offset mind, but the length is spot on my liking. bought it there and then, no issue with the service, but to be fair he couldnt do a lot wrong.

plus at under a grand, i think its a cracking deal.

been out over the weekend and its fooking ace!

although the one issue if i was being picky, would the brakes arent fantastic, in fact id the back brake was setup badly, very spongy!