Cube Attain SL Disc
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Picked her up last night.
Cube attain SL Disc Large 56cm frame
105 group with Hydraulic disc brakes
compact 50-34
11-32 cassette
Shimano M540 pedals
Cube attain SL Disc Large 56cm frame
105 group with Hydraulic disc brakes
compact 50-34
11-32 cassette
Shimano M540 pedals
Cube Attain SL Disc
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Jeffsy 27.5 2018
Indeed
It has little eyelets for fitting Cube's own mudguards, imaginatively named Cubegaurd.
Other wise it will easily take the clip on type guards. With guards it will take 28mm tyres or 32 without the guards.
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I thought you could fit 'proper' mudguards but like you say the only ones that fit are the specific Cube ones. Have you tried the Cubeguard mudguards on the bike? How fiddly to fit and effective are they?
Also what is the Syntace X12 thru axle like? At the Cycle Show I noticed that the Attain SL Disc and the whole Cube range does not feature a quick release-style thru axle lever. You need an allen key handy whenever you want to remove the wheel which seems like a right pain.
Talk about first world problems."
The_Boy, 13/4/14, Paris-Roubaix 2014 "spoiler" thread
The thru axle on these bikes is fantastic. Its just so much easier not having to care about how straight the wheel is when putting it back on. I just carry a small 5mm allen key in my saddle bag. The wheels are also very stiff on the bike.
I dont have the mudguards yet but I have been told they go on, then thats it. No other adjustments needed. Other than the cube guards you would need to use the clip on type guards.
Overall, I am very happy with the bike, especially as they are on sale with chain reaction.
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Talk about first world problems."
The_Boy, 13/4/14, Paris-Roubaix 2014 "spoiler" thread
@lettingthedaysgoby
I love the bike. Its very light for the type of bike I usually go for. Weight means nothing to me for the riding I do. I also love that it's aluminum. I have a bad back and poor flexibility so I only ever buy endurance bikes, this bike is very much upright but still had a positive feel in the position if that makes sense? It's very stiff and it will make winter riding no problem. I will also be using it for club runs as it's now my only bike. The hydro brakes are amazing and the 105 group is really slick and effortless. It has internal cabling and all cables and outers are jagwire. I wasn't sure about the look of the wheels but I love how they feel on the road. Overall I'm very pleased. Anything else you want to know just ask
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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/dt-s ... -prod81163
From what I have seen most new disc road bikes with thru axles are being shipped with this lever instead of the standard that Cube are providing.
Talk about first world problems."
The_Boy, 13/4/14, Paris-Roubaix 2014 "spoiler" thread
From reading the questions it seems it will work. Bit pricey though
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According to the CRC rep I spoke to, the older range of cube bikes was like this, however the 2016 range is more in line with your standard frame size.
i normally ride a large or 56 frame, and the attain large 56 suits me perfect. The 58 has only a few mm longer reach and a much larger headtube so I cant see too much difference with the the right stem.
All in all. Im 5ft 10.5 and a 56 is perfect for me
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I ended up going for a the Attain SL. In CRC they were expecting me to need a 60 as I was a 58 on the Vitus bikes. But the 58 Cube was a very good fit. Possibly may need a slightly longer stem...just 10mm but that will come down to personal preference once I'm used to it
You can get a similar spec on a cube agree for a bit more cash, but the attain is good for my back. The stack is plentiful
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Think I've settled on the Attain GTC Pro, just trying to confirm I'll need the 53cm. Pretty sure at 5ft8 with an inside leg of 28 that'll do me nicely!
I have these on the Attain SL Disc I got last month. There are adjustable bits and some wiggle room for tyre sizing, but it's a far cry from the bending and dremel-ing that you'd be doing with decent SKS guards or similar. Very solid in place, though if there's a weak link it's the bridge attachment. The rubber pads were slipping off under tension on mine, so reapplied with superglue and they have been fine. The overall look on the bike is very subtle as they are matt black - I don't know why more companies don't make them this way as it's fantastic! No complaints with keeping the water off, but I haven't been out with other riders to get their opinion on rear spray.
Were they easy enough to attach? i.e Were the instructions clear?
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I've binned the instructions unfortunately, but I remember them being pithy but understandable. If Ikea furniture instructions are ok for you then these shouldn't be tricky, though I do have a bike stand to work at it. I'd recommend peeling off the rubbery grips on the bridge before starting and supergluing them back in place. Took me about 30 minutes going carefully, would be 10 minutes doing it again.
58cm or 60cm for 5 foot 11 1/2? 6 foot on a good day.
If Cube sizing is anything like any other company, 60cm would be way too big and, in my experience (at 6') 58 is often too big. Of course, it depends somewhat on your body shape.
Writing 60 was a mistake. Meant 56 or 58. Most people telling me to go with 56 but then OP says 56 is perfect for him and he's a good inch to inch and a half shorter.
Really annoyed No stores stock both sizes.
Im 5ft 10.5 and 5 11 on a good day and have a 32 inseam. I went for the 56 and its a perfect fit. The 58 has only a few mm difference in reach but loads more stack, so the 58 wouldnt have been a huge difference for me. Id say the 60 might be too big for you. But check the cube website for the differences. Google "bike comparator" and put in the sizings for both bikes, and it will give a better idea of the differences.
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Apologies, 60cm was a typo. I meant 56cm or 58cm. I'm 5'11.5" but with a 32.5" inseam so being taller by an inch but only 0.5" longer legs, I think 58cm would work better since I have a longer torso? I put in my order for a 58cm last night. Hoping it'll be the right size for me.
Thanks for the info. I've gone with the 58. Seeing as 58cm for you is only a few mm more and I'm an inch longer in the torso, 58cm seems right.
I meant to write 56cm or 58cm in my last post not 60cm.
58 should be spot on. I absolutely love this bike. Its stiff and very fast. Best bike ive ever owned
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Thank you, good to know. I have decided though to take a train to Cambridge from Kings cross to Rutland Cycling to test out the frames. I'm keeping my 58cm order open and should be here on the 30th but if I find that I prefer the 56cm tomorrow then I will take that home with me and return the 58cm!
Ultimately I decided the far commute is worth getting the right bike size.
Sorry for bringing this old thread, but im looking to get the same bike as its on offer at £799. Can you tell me if the frame/forks has enough clearance to fit 32 tyres. There are few canal paths around here so im thinking of getting bike which takes bigger tyres or may b a gravel bike. But i really like the look of it and at this price i think its a bragain .
I have the GTC version of this bike (same geometry I believe) and 28 will work but it's fairly tight. 32s wont fit.
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