Is carbon worth £300 more over cube peloton race £1079
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Potentially have vouchers to use at cycle surgery, and like the cube range
I see there's cash back via quidco too so a little bit of savings
Alu frame cube peloton race 13 £1079 is quite similary spec'd to cube agree gtc pro with carbon frame at £1399. Which would you choose?
Peloton race
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/cube%20bike ... duct/46862
Agree gtc pro
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/cube%20bike ... duct/46918
Apart from carbon what else sets it apart up or down in parts?
I see there's cash back via quidco too so a little bit of savings
Alu frame cube peloton race 13 £1079 is quite similary spec'd to cube agree gtc pro with carbon frame at £1399. Which would you choose?
Peloton race
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/cube%20bike ... duct/46862
Agree gtc pro
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/cube%20bike ... duct/46918
Apart from carbon what else sets it apart up or down in parts?
Wanted: Cube Streamer/Agree GTC Compact / Pro/ Race : 53cm
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I'm going to be completely honest, as I have the alu version (albeit called a Streamer, the 2011 name).
I really like the bike but the ride on 23c is quite harsh. Had I known this (and had a bigger budget - I got the alu complete with Ultegra/105 for £800!) I'd have gone carbon, definitley.0 -
Bordersroadie wrote:I'm going to be completely honest, as I have the alu version (albeit called a Streamer, the 2011 name).
I really like the bike but the ride on 23c is quite harsh. Had I known this (and had a bigger budget - I got the alu complete with Ultegra/105 for £800!) I'd have gone carbon, definitley.
Hi thanks
Nice to have an honest opinion, albeit I'm sure some will disagree etc.
Excuse the newbie question but what is 23c
I just like the feel of cube and the 53cm frames just sit nicely for me
I was close to getting a used steamer which seemed like new from climb on bikes but got sold.
So now with cycle surgery vouchers looking to get new option there
Shame they don't discount them which would help decision as going for the agree gtc pro eats into all of the budget for pedal, shoes, helmet, clothes etc. but then I'm happy to pick up cheaper or second hand accessoriesWanted: Cube Streamer/Agree GTC Compact / Pro/ Race : 53cm0 -
I mean 23c tyres. I think 25c would be a bit tight as the frame has close clearances.0
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Bordersroadie wrote:I mean 23c tyres. I think 25c would be a bit tight as the frame has close clearances.
Ah right
Surely there's enough clearance for the extra?
So it's more to do with tyres than the actual alu frame ?Wanted: Cube Streamer/Agree GTC Compact / Pro/ Race : 53cm0 -
Good question. Actually the ride might be okay if I can squeeze 25c tyres on. At least then I'd have a direct comparison with my winter bike, also alu framed but very comfy to ride.0
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Bordersroadie wrote:I'm going to be completely honest, as I have the alu version (albeit called a Streamer, the 2011 name).
I really like the bike but the ride on 23c is quite harsh. Had I known this (and had a bigger budget - I got the alu complete with Ultegra/105 for £800!) I'd have gone carbon, definitley.
I have the Agree HPA(Alu) and agree about the harshness. Its fine when fresh and strong but after a long ride, a bit more comfort would be welcomed. So yeah go for the Carbon.0 -
What constitutes to a long ride.
I've found a 2012 model cube at cycle surgery but in store aren't interested to discount it even though the website has banners for 2012 bike sales. So waiting to hear back and pester them a little more.
Fine they price match but little 2012 stock sales about now in cube range and they state has to be in stock, size etc.
I'm tempted by the peloton race as I can put a bit towards helmet, shoes and enough funds left for a garmin edge 200
But swaying me on carbon and have to hold off on the nicer accessoriesWanted: Cube Streamer/Agree GTC Compact / Pro/ Race : 53cm0 -
I'm with Andi1363 on his comment, long rides (80 miles plus) can start to get a bit tiresome although shorter rides are actually fine. However, I should sy that it's a great bike and I've done century rides on it without any great discomfort. I must say my previous 23c tyres (Ultremo ZX) gave a much better ride than my Gatorskins but kept puncturing hence my change to (harder riding) puncture-resistant tyres. So take the "harsh ride" comments on context, it's really not too bad but definitely much harder than my alu framed winter bike on 25c Gatorskins.
Some say getting a carbon seat post can help but my current post is an expensive Thomson so I have no budget for a carbon one.0 -
Thanks for reply
The likely hood of doing long rides often will be limited. Will try and get best option as possible, just don't fancy their entry carbon the agree gtc with tiagra groupsetWanted: Cube Streamer/Agree GTC Compact / Pro/ Race : 53cm0 -
Just looking at 2012 cube agree gtc model and its cheaper than this years pro with similar 105 groupsetWanted: Cube Streamer/Agree GTC Compact / Pro/ Race : 53cm0