Cube Agree GTC Pro

zebwach

Hello everybody,

I have been a regular browser on this site for roughly 10 months now. It all started when I bought a Boardman Hybrid for the 14 mile commute to and from work. This quickly developed into weekend riding and in turn my first proper road bike as pictured below (hopefully!). I did a lot of very in depth research before choosing the Cube Pro. The factors that swung it for me are the electric shifting compatibility, comfort, rigidity, value for money, looks and its performance in last year’s bike of the year award. I didn’t got for the Race variant due to the fact that the corners cut seem to be the consumables, i.e. chain, cassette, which I shall be upgrading with time along with the wheels anyway. So why spend more when the parts that are on it are already much better than I am. As this is my first road bike I have no constructive comparisons or judgements to make with other machinery. But having had it approximately 3 months and covered roughly 2000miles Inc. the Lincoln sportive, I can't fault it and it has performed impeccably. I tell a fib, the only slight grumble I have is that there is some cable rattle when riding over a rough surface.

I’ve never experienced another sport where keeping fit and the weight down is so effortless due to the enjoyment factor. There is no psyching yourself up required like there tends to be with gym sessions etc. Just always looking forward to the next ride. I have just signed up for the next Lincoln Sportive on the 8th Sept, so ill maybe see some of you there.

The frame is advertised as a 60 inch, but having measured it, it is actually a 57. I don’t mind as I ordered larger than expected thanks to reading the rumours that Cube's sizes are a little optimistic! I am 6 foot 2 inches and it fits me quite well I think. I will find out for definite when I go for a fitting I suppose.

All thoughts and opinions, good or bad are welcome. Advice on future mods and wheel choices would also be much appreciated, as per 'other info'.

Thank you for reading.

PS, apologies for the chain not being on the correct ring!


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•Frame - GTC Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology

•Fork - CUBE CSL Race Carbon, 1_1/8"- 1_1/2"

•Headset - FSA Orbit I-T

•Bars - EASTON EA30 Aero Oversized

•Stem - EASTON EA30 Oversized

•Speed - 20

•Front Mech - Shimano Ultegra FD-6700BL double, clamp 34.9mm

•Rear Mech - Shimano Ultegra RD 6700SS

•Shifters - Shimano Ultegra ST-6700 10-speed

•Chainset - Shimano 105 FC-5750 2-Piece 50x34T,

•Bottom Bracket - Press-fit BB

•Cassette - Shimano 105 CS-5700 11-28T, 10-speed

•Chain - Shimano 105 CN-5701 106 links

•Front Brake - Shimano BR-R560

•Rear Brake - Shimano BR-R560

•Rims - DT Swiss CSW RA 1.0 Race

•Front Hub - DT Swiss CSW RA 1.0 Race

•Rear Hub - DT Swiss CSW RA 1.0 Race

•Spokes - DT Swiss

•Tyres - Schwalbe Ultremo ZX 23x622 Front Schwalbe Ultremo ZX 23x622 Rear

•Seatpost - FSA SL280 31.6mm

•Pedals - Shimano 105


Accessories:
2 * Elite bottle cages
32g carbon pump
Topeak sadle bag
Cateye wireless computer, used in conjunction with iphone 'cyclemeter' app

Weight: 7.9kg weighed with no eaccessories or pedals.

Other info:
Blue Lizard skin bar tape ready to go on after a fitting.
Stickers removed from wheels.
Im slowly twisting the handle bars forward as I get used to the riding position.
Immenent Chinese carbon 38mm clinchers
Contemplating carbon bars and seat post for added comfort and lighter weight

zebwach

Hope that works. Im new to posting pics on forums!

zebwach

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Got there in the end! Hope you like.

RideOnTime

looks very nibble...

Moreyn

Hi Zeb,

I have the 2011 version of your bike; and it's a cracker! >



your cable rattle is caused by the grommet that guides the cables internally "Not being pushed in to the frame completely, it's common on the new bikes, just press the grommet in tight.

If I were looking for a new bike, I would still go for the Cube Agree GTC Pro or SL.

p1tse

Is the 2013 colours similar to 2011 the red?

DarrenGTi

Moreyn wrote:

your cable rattle is caused by the grommet that guides the cables internally "Not being pushed in to the frame completely, it's common on the new bikes, just press the grommet in tight.

If I were looking for a new bike, I would still go for the Cube Agree GTC Pro or SL.

Not always true. I've got a 2012 SL (lovely bike) and had the cable rattle. Tried pushing things back in to no avail. Went bike to the shop I purchased from, said it's a common complaint and Cube supply a sleeve to go over the internal rear brake cable. Fitted there and then, rattle fixed.

p1tse

Do all 2011 and 2012 agree gtc have the internal tubing design?

Might try and keep eye out on a used one

mallorcajeff

cracking bike that ive had two cubes and loved them both neither were as nice as that though. you will enjoy that. nice bike

zebwach

Thanks for the kind comments and advice guys. Ill Give the grommit a bit of a push and if that fails, purchase some sleeves.

I'v not been for a proper ride for a few weeks due to a sticking rear hub. It doesnt want to freewheel and drags the chain around with it.

p1tse

anyone else confirm this
Cube agree gtc pro 2012 as standard has
•Cassette - Shimano 105 CS-5700 11-28T, 10-speed

p1tse

Think mines a 12-28 which is a tiagra!