2012 Cube reaction GTC Pro - with extra carbon...

qooqiiu

YOUTUBE VID:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSgdfizK ... rBnQgiPGdJ



Frame: GTC Twin Mold Monocoque Technology

Forks: Fox Evolution 32 Float RL, 100mm, Lockout

Bars: Ritchey Carbon Pro
Stem: Syntace F149 Oversized

Headset: FSA Orbit I-T-R integrated

Grips: CUBE Ultralight Screw-On-Race-Grip

Front Brake Lever assy: Formula RX
Front disc: 180mm
Rear Disc: 160mm
Hoses: Formula


Shifters: Shimano XT Rapidfire 10
Cables: Jagwire
Front Mech: Shimano XT
Rear Mech: Shimano XT

Seat: Selle Italia SLR gel flow
Seat Post: Ritchey Carbon Pro
Seat Post Clamp: GTC integrated Lock 34.9mm


Cranks: Shimano XT hollowtec II
Chainring(s):
Chain: Shimano XT
Cassette: Shimano XT

Pedals: DMR Vault
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT


Front Wheel: Sun Ringlé Radium wheelset, 32 spokes

Back Wheel: Sun Ringlé Radium wheelset, 32 spokes


Tube: Continental
Tire: Continental X king Protection


Weight: 11kg

DomN86

Nice; like the red bits . Liked the video.

DomN86

what Dig cam did you use to make that video?

qooqiiu

It was a mates Panasonic HM-TA1. Didn't realise you could get a full 1080p camcorder for under 60 quid but that is what that costs now.

qooqiiu

Where is good to ride in Essex???

DomN86

qooqiiu wrote:

It was a mates Panasonic HM-TA1. Didn't realise you could get a full 1080p camcorder for under 60 quid but that is what that costs now.

Thanks, yeah not bad.

DomN86

qooqiiu wrote:

Where is good to ride in Essex???

I've just been riding round where I live, sometimes take the dog with me.

Local fields and the surrounding wood lands (lots of streams, rivers and Fords to ride in lol).
Langtons Wood
Weald Country Park
Childerditch Wood
Devils's Head Plantation
Pole's Wood (lots of big hills) near the 'Secret Nuclear Bunker', I reckon the hills are made from the earth extracted from the site for the Bunker. https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&gs_nf=1&cp=21&gs_id=x&xhr=t&q=secret+nuclear+bunker&pq=+extracted&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1600&bih=817&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=QPdPT6ihNNDd8QPwgJXyBQ

All the above are in Brentwood,

and Epping Forest, Epping.

qooqiiu

Cheers mate. Right near Brentwood so il take a ride and see.

DomN86

ah really, cool.

Theres an Essex group on here that go out together, I will ask to join; when I have more time.

DomN86

A regular ride in Essex.

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10014&t=12570060&start=1680

swinloz1968

Hi, I got the exact same bike two weeks ago. love it! The only problem is, The formula rx brakes has started to make a loud metallic turkey warbling sound, on the back brake. Ive sent the bike back today, but just tonight Ive been reading this is common with the rx model of brakes. Have you had this noise? If so , let me know please mate.
liking the carbon bars you put on yours, I got plans for this bike as soon as the wife has calmed down after finding out what i'd spent buying it! lol. :roll:

xand_xand

Formula rx are known for their volume... But they are grt breaks with good stopping power.
Came std on my cube ltd race and loving them.

qooqiiu

swinloz1968 wrote:

Hi, I got the exact same bike two weeks ago. love it! The only problem is, The formula rx brakes has started to make a loud metallic turkey warbling sound, on the back brake. Ive sent the bike back today, but just tonight Ive been reading this is common with the rx model of brakes. Have you had this noise? If so , let me know please mate.
liking the carbon bars you put on yours, I got plans for this bike as soon as the wife has calmed down after finding out what i'd spent buying it! lol. :roll:

I have had a bit of trouble too.

"metallic turkey warbling sound" Hmmm... does it sound like the rubber is being stripped from the tyre under braking? If yes then i have this too.

also...

The front brake makes a sort of metallic click noise as soon as i pull the leaver, like a metal clip is not properly located. Both the front and back discs rub on the pads slightly too. I have made this better by by fiddling with the tension of the quick release leavers.

Also... The upgraded front Mech as let me down 4 times now by not moving up to the biggest front cog. I have no stand so have had to take it back to the shop 3 times now. VERY annoying.

Today i picked up a 1" thorn with defied the "protection" contis

Also the crank arm bolts came loose so i lost the anodised bolt

Apart from that, lol.

grenw

swinloz1968 wrote:

Hi, I got the exact same bike two weeks ago. love it! The only problem is, The formula rx brakes has started to make a loud metallic turkey warbling sound, on the back brake. Ive sent the bike back today, but just tonight Ive been reading this is common with the rx model of brakes. Have you had this noise? If so , let me know please mate.
liking the carbon bars you put on yours, I got plans for this bike as soon as the wife has calmed down after finding out what i'd spent buying it! lol. :roll:

Not sure about turkey warbling but the Rxs on mine make all sorts of noises from squealing to grinding. The grinding was solved by just sanding down the pads which had developed burrs on them. Did sound worrying like metal on metal at first. Great brakes though

qooqiiu

Absloutly love my bike. Very pleased with my choice. Only niggle is the very noisy front brake rear is fine, no noise at all.

Dubdemand

Looks really nice mate and I like all the extra red bits you've added. Just about to buy one of these myself so it's great to see your pics. What size frame do you have?

grenw

Gorgeous. I put the same saddle on my LTD as well. Much more comfy than the one it came with

qooqiiu

Dubdemand wrote:

Looks really nice mate and I like all the extra red bits you've added. Just about to buy one of these myself so it's great to see your pics. What size frame do you have?

It's a 20" frame. I'm 6ft and take a 34" trouser. I tried the 18" bike but it was way too small. It even looked small to the eye.

Dubdemand

Thanks mate! Looks like I'll be ordering tomorrow 8)

craig1984

Alrite bud, gorgeous bike you got there. Just wondering what you think of them Conti tyres? had any issues? thinking about getting a pair.

qooqiiu

MTB tyres are much of a muchness, surely?

They have a very sexy sidewall (that was the only reson i bought them) :oops:

Anonymous

Very nice buddy
Was looking at getting one but my current bike came up so decided to get a trek instead.

Nelson56

Nice bike and good forks!

qooqiiu

Some nice new bits now all installed and unbelievably...Working!



Frame: 2012 CUBE GTC Twin Mold Monocoque Technology
Forks: Fox Evolution 32 Float RL, 100mm, Lockout
Bars: Truvative T40 noir
Stem: Syntace F149 Oversized
Headset: FSA Orbit I-T-R integrated
Grips: CUBE Ultralight Screw-On-Race-Grip RED
Brakes: Formula RX
Front disc: 180mm Shimano SLX CL + Formula locking ring.
Rear Disc: 160mm Shimano SLX CL
Hoses: Formula
Shifters: Shimano XT Rapidfire 10
Cables: Jagwire Ripcord L3 carbon effect.
Front Mech: Shimano XT
Rear Mech: Shimano XT
Seat: Selle Italia SLR gel flow
Seat Post: Ritchey Carbon Pro
Seat Post Clamp: GTC integrated Lock 34.9mm
Cranks: Shimano XT hollowtec II
Chainring(s): Shimano 42/32/24 + RED KCNC nicenesssss
Chain: Shimano SLX
Cassette: Shimano XT
Pedals: DMR Vault Show chrome.
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT press fit.
Front Wheel: Mavic Crossmax SLR
Back Wheel: Mavic Crossmax SLR
Skewers: Mavic titanium.
Tube: Tubless + Stans magic
Tire: Schwalbe Furious fread Pacestar EVO TL ready with racegaurd.

Weight: 9.14 kg On luggage scales so maybe even lighter... or heavier.

Always felt like the 670mm Ritchey's were too short for my longer than average arms. These are 700mm long and fit me much better. Tried high and low to get the red ones but no one stocks them yet.




Crossmax SLR wheels. Always loved the look of these and when i saw them at a good price, well, i couldn't resist.





Furious Fred running tubeless. Don't like the fact that you can't run them rock hard.



Never really liked the Red Vault's so plumped for a pair in show chrome. Much nicer.



Shimano SLX centre locking discs. With Alligator pads. No noise whatsoever now unlike the OEM Formula set up.




KCNC bolts in the crank.








After a new seatpost, not sure what though. May also go Sram XX 2x10 in the near future

Youtube vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyLZ2Qy7 ... ture=g-upl

mcnultycop

It looks like it's never been ridden. My bike looked that clean once, and once only.

qooqiiu

Its been on a stand in the living room for over a month with me fathing about trying to get it going. Its been muddy once. Took 2 hours to clean it. Never again.

Anonymous

Very nice upgrades there buddy, like the Cube machines..
How u getting on with the bars! I was looking at getting sum if them for mine but went with the World Cup version instead.

Saddle looks a tad high though

Anonymous

qooqiiu wrote:

Its been on a stand in the living room for over a month with me fathing about trying to get it going. Its been muddy once. Took 2 hours to clean it. Never again.

Lol I keep getting ripped on here for a clean bike as well ..

qooqiiu

Early days with the bars, literally just fitted today. Only ridden it for about half an hour. 30mm extra over my old bars certainly noticeable. Saddle does look like that in the pic but its actually very neutral. Don't like it pointed down.

70\ʹspenguin

Nice weenie bike! The Rx discs are famous for squealing, im glad the new rotors have solved the problem. If you keep getting that "ching-chinging" sound from the brakes when turning or jumping then take out the pads and stretch the spring - should solve it.

Its a good job you dont do dirt because id hate to be riding in this slop with those tyres!

Anonymous

Looks ace.

I've got the chance of buying one of these reduced to £1199. I was looking for something a little more trial orientated rather than XC, but it's a lot of bike for a fantastic price.