What full suspension bike?

dave1986

Hi all,

I recently had my Cube Ltd Race Bike stolen, and so I'm looking to replace it with a full suspension bike. I've only been riding for 12months, but generally ride red route trails in Scotland, (Kirroughtree, Mabie Dalbeattie etc) and also occasionly some single tracks.

I am thinking of going with a CUBE AMS 130, as I've found some good deals on this, but I could be tempted with another bike if anyone has any suggestions?

My budget is around £1500, but could be stretched a little more if there is a good deal.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

Cheers,
Dave

dave1986

I was looking at the these 3 reduced bikes (I'm 5'11 tall, and my last Cube Ltd bike was 20inch frame)
Your thoughts on these bikes, or others would be appreciated!

Cube AMS 130 SL Bike (2011): 20inch frame£1889.99, Saving £809.00 (30%) on RRP (£2698.99)
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... _Bike_2011

•Frame: HPA 7005 Advanced Hydroform ERC Triple Butted, FSP 4‑Link‑System, X‑12
•Rear Shock: Fox Float RP23 BV 200mm length
•Fork: Fox 32 Talas RLC FIT 110/130/150mm, Lockout, 15mm axle, tapered
•Cranks: Shimano Deore XT FC‑M770‑10 Hollowtech II 42x32x24T, 175mm, Press‑Fit BB, 10‑speed
•Bottom Bracket: Press‑Fit
•Pedals: none
•Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT FD‑M771‑10, Down Swing, 34.9mm, 10‑speed
•Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD‑M773 Shadow 10‑speed
•Shifters: Shimano Deore XT SL‑M770‑10 Rapidfire‑Plus, 10‑speed
•Cassette: Shimano CS‑HG81 11‑36T, 10‑speed
•Chain: Shimano CN‑HG74 10‑speed, 110 links
•Wheelset: EASTON HAVEN wheelset (15mm/X12)
•Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Kevlar Triple Compound 2.25
•Brakes: Formula R1 hydr. Discbrake (180/180mm)
•Handlebar: Syntace Vector Carbon Lowrider Oversized
•Headset: FSA Orbit Z‑t
•Stem: Syntace F109 Oversized
•Grips: CUBE Ultralight Screw‑On‑Race‑Grip
•Saddle: RFR Natural Shape 0.2 M
•Seat Post: Syntace P6 Carbon 31.6mm
•Seat Clamp: Scape Varioclose 34.9mm
•Weight: 11.7 kg
•Colour: Black/Metal/Orange

Cube LTD Team AMS 125 Bike (2011) £1469.99, Saving £629.00 (30%) on RRP (£2098.99)
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... _Bike_2011

•Frame: HPA 7005 Hydroform STK Triple Butted, FSP 4-Link-System
•Rear Shock: Fox Float RP23 200mm length
•Fork: Fox 32 Talas RLC FIT 100/120/140mm, Lockout
•Cranks: Shimano Deore XT FC-M770-10 Hollowtech II 42x32x24T, 175mm, integrated BB, 10-speed
•Bottom Bracket: integrated
•Pedals: none
•Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX FD-M661-10, Down Swing, 34.9mm
•Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M773 Shadow 10-speed
•Shifters: Shimano SLX SL-M660-10 Rapidfire-Plus, 10-speed
•Cassette: Shimano CS-HG81 11-36T, 10-speed
•Chain: Shimano CN-HG74 10-speed, 110 links
•Wheelset: DT Swiss XPW1800 wheelset
•Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2.25
•Brakes: Formula RX hydr. discbrake (180/180mm)
•Handlebar: Syntace Vector 2014 318 Lowrider Oversized
•Headset: FSA Orbit Z 1.5R semi-integrated
•Stem: Syntace F149 Oversized
•Grips: CUBE Fritzz Screw-On-Grip
•Saddle: RFR Natural Shape 0.2 M
•Seat Post: RFR Prolight 31,6mm setback
•Seat Clamp: Scape Varioclose 34.9mm
•Weight: 13.3 kg
•Colour: Black/Grey/White

Specialized Camber FSR Pro | Large | 2011 £1,519.97 was £2199.99
http://www.myspokes.co.uk/specialized-c ... -s-xl-2011

Frame M4 hydroformed tubing, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, disc only, Command Post routing, replaceable derailleur hanger, bolt on cable guides, 120mm travel
Rear Shock Custom Fox Triad II for Specialized, custom on-the-fly 3-position switch 1) lock out 2) Open 3) ProPedal, rebound adj., 7.875x2.0"
Fork Fox F120 RL, air spring, reb adj., LO, standard drop-outs, disk, 120mm travel
Head Set 1 1/8" upper and lower campy style cartridge bearings for integrated alloy HT
Stem Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise
Handlebars Specialized XC low-rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up, 31.8mm
Tape / Grips Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Other: Rocca
Front Brake Custom Avid Elixir R SL, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, G3 Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 185mm, L/XL: 203mm
Rear Brake Custom Avid Elixir R SL, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, alloy backed semi-metallic pads, stainless hardware, G3 Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm
Brake Levers Custom Avid Elixir R SL hydraulic, tool-less reach adj.
Front Derailleur SRAM X.7,10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull
Rear Derailleur Shimano RD-M980 XTR Shadow, 10-speed, long cage
Shift Levers Shimano SL-M660-10R SLX, 10-speed, trigger
Cassette Shimano HG81, 10-speed, 11-36t
Chain KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates
Crank Set Custom SRAM Carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC Trail double, GXP spindle, removable spider, S: 170mm, others: 175mm
Chainwheels 38A x 24A, 4-bolt, 104/64mm
Bottom Bracket SRAM GXP, outboard bearing
Pedals Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
Front Rim Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
Front Hub Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, OS 24 end caps, sealed cartridge bearing, RWS, 28h
Rear Hub Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, double sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h
Spokes 1.8mm (15g) stainless
Front Tyre S-Works "The Captain", 120 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"
Rear Tyre Specialized "The Captain" Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss ready aramid bead, dual compound, 26x2.0"
Inner Tubes Ultralight presta valve
Saddle Specialized BG Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
Seat Post 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm, S/M: 350mm, others: 400mm
Seat Post Clamp / Binder 34.9mm clamp ID, alloy collar w/ QR, black
Notes Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual

supersonic

All are very good bikes in their own right, and some hefty reductions there too. All seem well suited to what you want to do - can you see the bikes in the flesh, have a sit on them, maybe even a test ride?

dave1986

The shop is about 3.5 hours drive for me, but I'm beginning to think it might be worth the drive down to test them out and to determine the size I require!

supersonic

It is indeed! Even if the sizes are listed the same, the measurements can still be very different!

pugaltitude

Have u tried millo place garage in Dalbeattie. They were doing cubes. Try Ae bike shop or scotby in carlisle for spesh but more than likely they will push you to Treks.