My Cube Stereo R1 !! :D

ed_arnold
ed_arnold Posts: 65
edited April 2011 in Your mountain bikes
I parked this in my living room when I got it home and forgot I had a TV for days :wink:
First ride was Cwm Carn, and it was epic.

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Frame: HPA 7005, FSP 4-Link-System, 18", Black Anodized
Forks: Fox 32 Talas RLC FIT 110/130/150mm, 15mm Axle
Rear Shock: Fox RP23 BV
Bars: Syntace Vector Carbon Lowrider
Stem: Syntace F109
Headset: FSA Orbit Z 1.5R

Brakes: Formula R1 Carbon
Shifters: Shimano XTR SL-M970
Front Mech: Shimano XTR FD-M970
Rear Mech: Shimano XTR

Saddle: Fi'zi:k Gobi XM
Seat Post: Syntace P6 Carbon

Cranks: Shimano XTR FC-M970 Hollowtech
Chainring(s): Shimano XTR
Chain: Shimano CN-HG93
Cassette: Shimano XTR CS-M970 11-32
Pedals: Shimano PD-M540

Wheel Set: DT Swiss XPW1600
Tires: Schwalbe Fat Albert Kevlar Triple Compound 2.4

Weight: 12.5Kg

Comments

  • road_donut
    road_donut Posts: 284
    Thats a sweet looking ride mate :D
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  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
    if that rides a tenth as well as it looks, that will be a stormer!

    mega looking bit of kit!
    Harry von Big Sticks
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Was out on the trails, and a guy was out riding one of them a couple weeks ago. He stopped and had a chat, and agreed to switch bikes for a KM through some of the tracks to give me a chance to ride it.

    Very very very capable bike, and damn sexy to boot.

    Nice purchase man!
    My London Road
  • ed_arnold
    ed_arnold Posts: 65
    Thanks guys - first time I've owned a FS, so it was a revelation out on the trails! It's a much stealthier paintjob than some other Cubes I've seen out and about, which I like.

    Only thing I'm wondering about is the tyres - I keep hearing mixed reviews of the Fat Alberts, and I wasn't overwhelmed by them at Cwm Carn until I let a lot of air out.

    Back to Coed-y-Brenin this weekend, where it will get a good thrashing!
  • Scalpel_79
    Scalpel_79 Posts: 147
    looking ace
  • andy46
    andy46 Posts: 1,666
    that is a REALLY nice looking bike 8)
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  • Rich9
    Rich9 Posts: 1,635
    Oh My, I think I'm having a crisis! that looks bl00dy amazing :shock:
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  • Scalpel_79
    Scalpel_79 Posts: 147
    ed_arnold wrote:
    Thanks guys - first time I've owned a FS, so it was a revelation out on the trails! It's a much stealthier paintjob than some other Cubes I've seen out and about, which I like.

    Only thing I'm wondering about is the tyres - I keep hearing mixed reviews of the Fat Alberts, and I wasn't overwhelmed by them at Cwm Carn until I let a lot of air out.

    Back to Coed-y-Brenin this weekend, where it will get a good thrashing!

    Is your rear the other way around or is it just ME?
  • Eranu
    Eranu Posts: 712
    Snap :)

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    Really rate mine, ace piece of kit. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
  • ed_arnold
    ed_arnold Posts: 65
    Yeah the patterns (particularly side knobbles) are different from front to back, but the rotational arrows say they're fitted correctly..
  • ed_arnold
    ed_arnold Posts: 65
    Eranu wrote:
    Snap :)

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    Really rate mine, ace piece of kit. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.

    WICKED! I notice you also went for the rear shock guard - mine cost me £35 and didn't even get any bolts to fit it lol.
    I like that finish too - they had one of each left in the shop - spent ages trying to decide but figured not that many people would have a black one, and it'd be easier to clean :lol:
  • Eranu
    Eranu Posts: 712
    I actually find it eaier to clean than my anodised Reaction...

    I had to buy the guard too, bit of a rip off imo but it sort of works. Although this is my summer bike :) (yes I am a tart)
  • ed_arnold
    ed_arnold Posts: 65
    Eranu wrote:
    ..this is my summer bike :) (yes I am a tart)

    :shock: so you ride a fully rigid singlespeed fixie all winter... right?? 8)
  • ljs1977
    ljs1977 Posts: 247
    Nice mate, Just a Stereo Team for me, but I love it. Great bikes.

    I also went for the rear guard - no bolts !!!
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    Very nice bit of kit 8

    I happen to know a shop that will give you a FOC shock guard, with bolts!

    You do have to buy a Cube FS bike to get the freebie though ;)
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  • muddylegs
    muddylegs Posts: 485
    Thats better looking than anything thats been on Tv for months. Welcome to the Cube family.
  • ed_arnold
    ed_arnold Posts: 65
    ljs1977 wrote:
    Nice mate, Just a Stereo Team for me, but I love it. Great bikes.

    Any pics? That's what I was after - the Team looks top notch, but when I called in at LeisureLakes they had two of these 2010 models left for nearly the same price..!
    Thats better looking than anything thats been on Tv for months. Welcome to the Cube family.

    Cheers mate! I think you're right - it all went downhill when Holly Willoboobie got knocked up again
  • ljs1977
    ljs1977 Posts: 247
    Ed, should be more at the top of the page
  • steve_muzzy
    steve_muzzy Posts: 259
    the exact bike I was looking at too! some mega deals on it at the moment ...

    I pay off my bike in a month so looking for somethign shiny to spend cash on .

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