Cube or Canyon

coopsman1
coopsman1 Posts: 337
edited October 2011 in MTB buying advice
I'm trying to justify to myself why I should buy the Canyon Nerve AM 6.0 2012 over the Cube AMS130 Pro 2011.

The major benefit is I buying the Cube I can pay over 12 months using 0% interest. The downside to Canyon is I have to pay up front (I have the cash waiting)

Is there any significant difference between the Cube and the Canyon?

Specs

Canyon
http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes ... tml?b=2563

Cube
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=57260
Another factor is the Cube looks better IMO and I would have to wait 2 months for the Canyon to arrive.
http://ridewithgps.com/photos/snapshots ... 749872.jpg

Comments

  • ljs1977
    ljs1977 Posts: 247
    Here comes my standard response - because I love mine :D

    What about a cube Stereo?
  • xand_xand
    xand_xand Posts: 271
    me too!
    MY CUBE
    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12785430

    Cube ltd race 2011.....enjoying the grt outdoors no matter the weather (except snow I just can't move in the snow)!
  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    Both nice bikes but and it depends on you how big a but it is. I had a problem with my Canyon and I found the customer service to be pish poor. A friend of a friend bought a Cube from CRC and a couple of weeks down the line had a problem with the paintwork on the forks flaking off rang CRC and 2 days later he had a replacement brand new bike. I dont regret buying the Canyon but I still want to stick a sharpened spoke into the nearest Canyon customer services employee.
    Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap
  • Blakemore94
    Blakemore94 Posts: 37
    I personally went though the exact same thing as you going back 3 months.

    I knew that canyon had great spec for money and everything and it couldnt be beaten in that. However it can be beaten in just about every other way. For me it was the 6 month waiting list that put me off :shock: many people i know have had bad experiences with there customer care team.

    I Now own my sparkly cube AMS 130. I would say to test ride the new ones as they have pretty much the exact spec as the 2011 version. I Personally love my CUBE. Everyone always compliments how its looks the the part. (coming from people who do and also dont bike) :D Pleny of little things to play with such as the remote lockout (you dont get on the canyon) . It feels amazing to ride to be fair and with the adjutable travel is great downhill aswell as up. The cube is another one of the well specced german brands but also offer the good customer service.

    Dont get me wrong the canyon is a great bike for a great bike im just giving you my own opinion.
    Hope this helps abit ask any questions you like :)
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,136
    Had no issues at all with Canyon customer service. Phoned the UK office direct and emailed a few times since buying and always had a response within 24 hrs.

    Definitely a close call though, both are nice bikes with good spec!
    Santa Cruz Butcher

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