Cube AMS HPC Race Custom Build

Bericender

Hi guys,
Thought I would start up a new tread regarding my new XC racer (happens to be my dream bike since starting to ride). The Cube AMS HPC Race in Teamline Colours. This will be my first fully bike ever, period.
I haven’t received all the parts yet, but should have them by early december.

I thought it would be nice to share some detail of it with you guys.

The Cube AMS HPC Race weighs around the 10kg mark. I want my AMS to be less than 9.5kg but this build’s first priority is strength and stiffness and style (no I am not french, despite the colours ).
I guess I will have to wait and see until I receive the all the parts, but I should be around the 9.3kg mark.



A list of the parts:

Frame AMS HPC Teamline Frame
Fork Fox F100 RLC FIT
Shock Fox Float RP23 BV 165mm
Headset FSA Orbit I-T Integrated
Stem Ritchey WCS 4-Axis Stem - Wet White
Handlebar Ritchey WCS Flat - Wet White
Grips Ergon GS1 Leichtbau White
Rear Derailleur SRAM XX 10-Speed Rear
Front Derailleur SRAM XX 10-Speed Front
Shifter SRAM XX 10-Speed Trigger Shifter
Cables Jagwire Ripcord Sidi Blue
Brake Magura Marta SL
Chainset Truvativ XX 10-speed Crankset
Bottom Bracket SRAM GXP BB Cups Ceramic Bearings
Cassette SRAM XX 11-36
Chain KMC X10SL gold 10-speed
Rims ZTR Crest Cherry Red
Rim Tape NoTubes Stan’s Rim Tape
Nipples DT Swiss Alloy Prolock
Spokes Sapim CX-RAY
Hubs American Classic 130/225
Skewer Crank Brothers Split qr
Front Tyre Schwalbe Rocket Ron Evolution Line TL Ready
Rear Tyre Schwalbe Rocket Ron Evolution Line TL Ready
Tubes Schwalbe 12 B
Pedals Crank Brothers Eggbeater 11
Saddle Ergon SM3
Seat Post Syntace P6 Carbon Oversized (34.9)

And some more pictures:

Sram XX with GXP Bottom Bracket







Crank Brothers Eggbeater 4TI




Magura Marta SL with Jagwire Ripcord



And some of the other bike bits that are still in the post or already at the shop to get build

Red ZTR Crest, Red American Classic on Blue Sapim Nipples and Silver Sapim CX-Ray Spokes (around 1360g)





Ergon SM3 Saddle (Have to substitute until it comes out next year /: )

MountainMonster

Looking nice so far, should be interesting seeing it once it's built up completely!

sanchez89

very nice looking frame. and a very expensive looking parts bill too.

should be light and quick for racing though.

do they only provide these as frame only, or are there stock builds?

Bericender

Should be quite a nice build, I will upload some more pictures in a minute.

I made an absolute bargain on most of the parts and so far I am at about
£2700 for everything (including getting the wheels build)

They usually sell whole bikes, but there are some shops (plus eBay and Forums) where you can buy the frames.

Andy B

Looks like one rapid bike you're building up there

Cube have mostly top end stuff that is available as frameset only, ask your local dealer for more info (I know my Cube Sting can be bought as frameset inc shock & a few other parts)

Bericender

Cube is one of the few brands that give you good quality for the money you pay.
The club I used to ride for back home was sponsored by Cube, so I have naturally
been riding Cube since I started XC some years back.

70\ʹspenguin

Ooh its setting my teeth on edge seeing such an expensive frame sat on the concrete. I hope it wasn't scratched.

*attempts to stop wincing*

Good luck with the build!

Matt88

That is one good looking frame! And some very nicely specced components, good luck with the build
I'm sure he'll serve you well!

chick0

Super looking build spec, will be great to see it finished. Always had a soft spot for Cube frames, they always have superb finishing..

Do you have an "expected" weight for the Ergon SM3 saddle ?

Bericender

The Ergon SM3 will come in 5 different models.
I will go for the SM3 Pro Carbon which comes in small (179g) and large (184g)

http://www.ergon-bike.com/-download/erg_sm3_eng_web.pdf

chick0

Bericender wrote:

The Ergon SM3 will come in 5 different models.
I will go for the SM3 Pro Carbon which comes in small (179g) and large (184g)

http://www.ergon-bike.com/-download/erg_sm3_eng_web.pdf

Thanks. Really not a bad weight, still a bit off the Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio, but these Ergon do look like they will be be whole lot kinder to the botty

Its also interesting to note that Selle Italia is listed as a Ergon partner on that pdf link. I wonder if the production is being outsourced to Selle Italia?

Bericender

I'm not sure. But it is an interesting point, might be worth looking up.

RTW

Selle Italia is indeed a partner on this product. Development by Ergon, production by Selle Italia. Strategic partnerships, innit.

Rich @ Ergon

appy

any progress?

appy

appy wrote:

any progress?

shame