2011 Cube Analog Disc

Anonymous

Hi folks

Here is my bike, had it about 6 months, it's a 2011 Cube Analog Disc, I'm changing it to a Ultra Rigid with Rigid Carbon Forks which should be coming in the post tomorrow, and I have Dark Cycles Arachnid pedals on the way from Canada which should arrive next week too

Key :
Red – Standard Equipment
Green – Upgrade / Modification

Bike Specification:

Frame: Alu-Lite AMF 7005 RFR-Geometry (Blk/Grey)
Protection: Biketape Frame Protection Film (Clear), Cube Chainstay Protector (Blk)
Bolts: Full Frame & Caliper Pro Bolt 7075 Alloy Bolt Kit (Red) Aluminium Washers (Red)
Seat: Scape Active 7
Seatpost: RFR Complight 31,6mm
Seatclamp: Scape Varioclose 34.9mm
Handlebar: Kingdom Lunar 680CRB Carbon Riser Bar
Stem: Easton EA30 Oversized
Stem Expander: M Part Carbon Fibre Fork Expander (Blk), Pace Carbon Compound Grease
Headset: Superstar Integrato Semi-Integrated 6061 Headset (Red), Nukeproof Turbine Spacers 6061 T6 (Blk)
Grips: Superstars Supagripa Grips (Red), Superstars Lock-Rings (Blk)
Shifters: Shimano Alivio SL-M430 Rapidfire-Plus, 9-speed
Cables/Ferules: Jagwire Alloy Gear Cable Ferrules (Red)
Cable Guides: MOWA Cable Guides (Red)
Lights: Magicshine MJ-872 (1600 Lumens) Front Light - MJ-818 (85 Lumens) Rear Light
Battery: Open Light Systems 7.2v 8.7Ah Lithium-Ion Battery
Front Brake: Hayes Stroker Ryde hydr. Disc 160mm
Front Brake Adapter: KCNC Disc Brake Adapter IS Fork ‐ Post Caliper 160mm (Red)
Front Brake Adapter: KCNC Disc Brake Adapter IS Fork - Post Caliper 160mm (Red)
Rear Brake: Hayes Stroker Ryde hydr. Disc 160mm
Rear Brake Adapter: KCNC Disc Brake Adapter IS Fork ‐ Post Caliper 180mm (Red)
Brake Disc Bolts: Mowa Disc Rotor Screws (Red)
Fork: Kingdom Bike Tracker 26” Carbon XC Race Specific Fork
Rims: Crank Brothers Cobalt XC Race Wheelset 2010: 6061‐T6 Aluminium. 688g F / 852g R (Red)
Spokes: Butted Sapim SS spokes and 7075‐T6 Alloy Nipples (Silver/Red)
Front hub: Crank Brothers Freehub with Cartridge Bearings
Rear hub: Crank Brothers Freehub with Cartridge Bearings
Skewers: Superstars Superfly Carbon-Ti Ultralight Quick Release (Carbon/Red)
Tyres: Panaracer Fire XC Pro ASB 2.1 (Red)
Inner Tube: Impac AV14
Valve Caps: Mowa Schrader Valve Caps (Red)
Rim Tape: Schwalbe 22-559
Chainset: Shimano FC-M430 44x32x22T - 175mm
Chainring Bolts: Mowa Chainring Bolt Set 7075 T6 (Red)
Bottom Bracket: Integrated Shimano BB-UN26
Cassette: Shimano CS-HG30 11-32T, 9-speed
Chain: Shimano CN-HG53 108 links
Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio FD-M430-L6, Top Swing 34,9mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX RD-M662 Shadow 9-speed
Mech Hanger: Cube 10130 Alloy Hanger (Red)
Jockey Wheels: MT ZOOM 7075 Ceramic Jockey Wheels (Red)
Jockey Wheel Bolts: KCNC Super Light Weight Jockey Wheel Bolts 6061 Alloy (Red)
Speed: 3x9 Speed (27)
Pedals: Dark Cycles Arachnid Pedals CNC Billet 6061 T6 (Red)
Weight: 13.5kg Standard - ??.? Modified

Ashweee

very nice, i like it! looks similar to my old 2009 Cube LTD Pro.



Cheers,
Ash.

Anonymous

Thanks Ash

LTD Pro looks quality there 8) I still need hollowtech bottom bracket and better mech etc so its still a work in progress, but am hoping to get this down to a sub 10kg rigid XC racer for light XC use

I just been buying on CRC as we speak so I best update me spec

Ashweee

cheers, i upgraded to a 2010 Cube reaction GTC

Good luck with your plans for the bike, sounds good!

Anonymous

Thanks 8)

Chunkers1980

CubeCrazy wrote:

Thanks Ash

LTD Pro looks quality there 8) I still need hollowtech bottom bracket and better mech etc so its still a work in progress, but am hoping to get this down to a sub 10kg rigid XC racer for light XC use

I just been buying on CRC as we speak so I best update me spec

You don't need to mechs!

XT rear shifter.

Save the cranks until you need new rings.

Wheels next.

Anonymous

I got me eye on some crank brothers wheels as in this picture

philcube

great looking bike cubecrazy, loving the black 'n red colour scheme.
you just cant beat black 'n red!
ash's cube also looking great!
this is my ride- rigid r/hopper

we should start a "black bikes with red panaracers" thread.

Anonymous

Oh wow nice bike Phil

Rigid too ! Nice one, mine will be by end of next week.

So tell me mate, what's it like to have a rigid bike ? The pluses and negatives ?

My bro really isn't a fan of rigids but I can't wait to turn mine into a light weight ultra rigid xc racer

philcube

cheers cubecrazy,
the rockhopper has only had the rigid forks ('exotic' aluminium, by carboncycles.cc) since last month, so only had a few outings on them, so far i'm well happy with them, feels so much nicer to have light front end.

positives- low maintenance / light as a feather / those uphill sections suddenly become a piece of cake!

negatives- will effect your downhill speed because you'll have to 'pick your way' round stuff (depending how brave you are!) and thats about it really.
if you lower the pressure a bit in your front tyre, it'll take some of the harshness out of the rigid front end.
post some pics with your rigid forks fitted, should look good!

Anonymous

Thanks for the tips Phil, sure thing I'll fire up some pics before weekend of the new forks, headset, pedals etc n let ya know how she rides

Anonymous

New rigid fork install went on ok today and this completes my ride for now

Here are some pics of the new Ultra Rigid, oh weight is down a bit too from 13.08kg to 11.6kg ... I'll get her sub 10kg yet 8)

Ashweee

That looks awesome! get a lightweight wheelset on there and that'll be a rocket!

MountainMonster

Hippie

Enjoy, looks nice.

Chunkers1980

Looks nice, not comfy though! Look out for those roots.

Anonymous

Thanks guys

Well I have just taken it for its first ride...

For some reason I have a knock on the headset and I cant stop it but apart from that ...

It's very true what they say, the acceleration is something else, I am not in a higher gear, i'm in a higher chainring ! lol everything seems so easy, maybe too easy now ? it sure wasnt this easy to ride up hills with the 2.5kg forks on.

Very impressed, wouldnt go back to suspension for anything, now I need to learn how to ride a rigid bike properly so I can hang with the guys on the bumpy bits, and wheelie past on the straights obviously i'm delusional, am buzzin cos I just been for a run in the dark and I aint been on bike for a few weeks, what a rush cant wait to test it fully

RevellRider

If I was you I'd removed the alloy bolts from your brake callipers and stem clamp, that's a nasty accident waiting to happen.

If the rotor bolts are alloy I'd do the same to that too.

Otherwise it's a very nice bike

Anonymous

Thanks Revell i'll look into that mate

Chunkers1980

Get the correct fork and a kilo is worth paying ! Ridden ridgid for years, there's a reason why most have HTs at least!

MountainMonster

As far as the headset knock, my guess if you havn't gotten it preloaded enough, as I found with those types of expanders that it is very hard to get them set up properly.

matt@theforce

Thats a mighty fine looking bike 8)

Anonymous

Thanks guys

Here are two pics of it out in the open today, its first proper outing with the carbon rigid forks on 8)





Really glad I chose to go rigid over the heavy suntour forks, I dont do too much technical anyway so this suits my recreational riding perfectly.

philcube

awesome looking machine cubecrazy,
loving those forks, they really suit the rest of the bike.
fully rigid- it's the way forward!!

vim147

philcube wrote:

great looking bike cubecrazy, loving the black 'n red colour scheme.
you just cant beat black 'n red!
ash's cube also looking great!
this is my ride- rigid r/hopper

we should start a "black bikes with red panaracers" thread.

Which years rockhopper frame is that and which forks ?

liking the black look.

philcube

hi vim147,
the rockhopper is the 2010 model, in the uk they were available in a red + white colour scheme, or the black with grey decals that i chose.
the forks are 'exotic' rigid aluminium, from carboncycles.cc
size 44.5 cm axle to crown.

rockmonkeysc

Tidy Cube, I could use something like that for when I'm too lazy to drag a 31lb, 170mm travel full sus bike around the hills.
Tough frame on the Analog, I saw a young lad fire his off a 8 foot drop four times before the fork steerer snapped on the fifth attempt, the frame is still going strong two years later

vim147

philcube wrote:

hi vim147,
the rockhopper is the 2010 model, in the uk they were available in a red + white colour scheme, or the black with grey decals that i chose.
the forks are 'exotic' rigid aluminium, from carboncycles.cc
size 44.5 cm axle to crown.

I cant seem to find your frame anywhere. is it a comp, expert etc ?

philcube

@ vim147,
my bike is just the basic 2010 r/hopper sl model (not the comp, expert or pro), this colour scheme was changed for 2011 (to black with white graphics), so i doubt any dealers will still have the black/grey in stock.
if you visit specialized.com, and go to 'bikes' and then click on 'archive' then chose '2010' you should be able to find it, although it is listed as 'gloss black' in reality it is more like 'matt black'.
your best bet for finding one will be probably be on ebay, because as i mentioned, dealers wont have any 2010 models left to buy brand new.

007iron

philcube wrote:

great looking bike cubecrazy, loving the black 'n red colour scheme.
you just cant beat black 'n red!
ash's cube also looking great!
this is my ride- rigid r/hopper

we should start a "black bikes with red panaracers" thread.

Can i join in.....

Anonymous

You sure can Iron

Thats one nice lookin bike too, bet it weighs naff all ?

I must say I am loving the rigids, I ran XC last night with lights on totally forgot I had rigid forks on, loved it, I'll never go back to soggy weighty suspension

philcube

vim147 wrote:

philcube wrote:

hi vim147,
the rockhopper is the 2010 model, in the uk they were available in a red + white colour scheme, or the black with grey decals that i chose.
the forks are 'exotic' rigid aluminium, from carboncycles.cc
size 44.5 cm axle to crown.

I cant seem to find your frame anywhere. is it a comp, expert etc ?

@vim147- there's one on ebay.co.uk now (24-01-12), 19" black/grey, in lancashire.
sounds good from the description (hardly used).