Sensa V Cube

der1
der1 Posts: 3
edited May 2011 in Road buying advice
Hello,

Im a newbie here ...
Im looking at buying a new road bike and have narrowed it down to two bikes..

The Cube Agree GTC PRO and the Sensa Lombardia Ultimo Custom (with full 105 groupset).
Cube : http://www.cube.eu/en/road/pro-composit ... e-gtc-pro/
Sensa : http://www.sensabikes.com/product_info. ... cts_id=292

I have found loads of reviews for the Cube but I cant find much on the Sensa.

Both bikes are coming in at the same price ... and the spec is relatively equal (?) the Sensa is full 105 but the Cube has some Ultegra,105 and some lesser parts (brakes and chainset)
Does anybody have the Sensa or know anything about them...? Or which would you go for and why..?


Thanks

D

Comments

  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    If you're buying the bike based on value, then you're proably best-served by Ribble or Planet-X.

    If you're buying it based on perceived brand value, then it's probably better to get something else.

    At this price point you're generally talking generic frame from the far east and pretty standard component spec in which case, but the one that fits you best / you like the look of / the LBS that provides the best service - everything else is secondary.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • arlowood
    arlowood Posts: 2,561
    Hi ther

    A quick search suggests that there are few UK outlets for the Sensa. The only UK one I could find (thebicycleman.co.uk) was quoting based on a build to order option. On that basis you will have difficulty having a chance to ride an example of the Sensa before you buy. If I was spending the thick end of £2K I would at least like opportunity to get my leg over before making a final decision.

    With the Cube there are a number of UK retail outlets (check out their site for the nearest one to you) and certainly Leisure Lakes are a stockist and will let you test ride the bike to make sure it's what you want.

    On that basis I would opt for the Cube. Plenty of threads on here suggesting they are excellent bikes for the money.
  • der1
    der1 Posts: 3
    Hey,

    Thanks for the replys.
    I`m leaning towards the CUBE just based on the fact that there seem to be more of them around and there is more known about them. I have a local stockist of the Sensa and I have seen it in the flesh and in fairness I cant see anything wrong with it.
    I`ll take a test run on both and make the decision on that ..

    Cheers
    D

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