Noooooooooooooooooo my cube has gone pear shaped.

weeksy59 · January 2009

Due to a problem with some paperwork, the last 18" cube LTD race has been sold. They also don't know when it will next be in stock..

So i think i'll jump in for the Team instead, same colour and frame size..

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=30535

Any thoughts ? still a reasonable machine ? i think it's Primarily the forks that are not quite as good ?

Rich9 · January 2009

what forks are on it?

weeksy59 · January 2009

Spec of the RACE i ordered:
Frame - Alu Superlite 7005 Double Butted, RFR-Geometry
• Size - 16", 18", 20", 22"
• Colour - Black Anodized or White Candy Black
• Forks - Rock Shox Reba SL 100mm, Motion Control, PopLoc
• Headset - FSA No.10 semi-integriert
• Stem - Easton EA30
• Handlebars - Easton EA30 Lowriser
• Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT Shadow
• Front Derailleur - Shimano SLX
• Gear shifter - Shimano SLX Rapidfire-Plus 9-speed
• Brakes - Formula Oro K18 hydr. Scheibenbremse (180/160mm
• Crank set - Shimano SLX Hollowtech II 44x32x22Z., 175mm, integr.
• Cassette - Shimano HG50 11-32T, 9-speed
• Chain - Shimano HG53
• Rims - Sunringlé Ryde XMB
• Tyre - Schwalbe VR: Nobby Nic Triple Compound 2.25/HR: Racing Ralph TC 2.25
• Pedal - Fasten Alu
• Seat - RFR Natural Shape 0.1 M
• Seat post - Easton EA30 31.6mm
• Weight - 1850g

Spec of the TEAM, i may switch to.
• Frame - Alu Superlite 7005 Double Butted, RFR-Geometry
• Size - 16", 18", 20", 22"
• Colour - Black Anodized or Black Candy Green
• Forks - Rock Shox Reba SL 100mm, Motion Control, PopLoc
• Headset - FSA No.10 semi-integriert
• Stem - Easton EA30
• Handlebars - Easton EA30 Lowriser
• Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT Shadow
• Front Derailleur - Shimano SLX
• Gear shifter - Shimano Deore Rapidfire-Plus 9-speed
• Brakes - Formula Oro K18 hydr. (180/160mm
• Crank set - Shimano Deore 2-Piece 44x32x22Z., 175mm, integr
• Cassette - Shimano HG50 11-32T, 9-speed
• Chain - Shimano HG53
• Rims - RFR ZX24
• Tyre - Schwalbe VR: Nobby Nic Triple Compound 2.25/HR: Racing Ralph TC 2.25
• Pedal - Fasten Alu
• Seat - RFR Natural Shape 0.1 M
• Seat post - Easton EA30 31.6mm
• Weight - 1850g

weeksy59 · January 2009

Looking at that, it's the Rims and Crankset which are the differences.

grantway · January 2009

Nice looking bike But someone was putting a cube against the Orange P7
and was told that the frames arnt that strong!

Stoo61 · January 2009

Compared to the P7 perhaps, but isnt that one of the bench marks in strength...and suffers as a result in weight.

I'm sure it plenty strong enough for what it is designed to do.

hoochylala · January 2009

Eeek, thats unlucky mate - when I orderd mine (last wednesday) I was told day before that there was like 10 left in 18", I ordered one of those, I hope nothing messes up with the paperwork for me, it is ment to be here tomorrow/sat?!

Id hold out for the Race mate, what order time has your LBS given on one?

weeksy59 · January 2009

hoochylala wrote:

Id hold out for the Race mate, what order time has your LBS given on one?

It's from Chain Reaction, date unknown at this stage.

weeksy59 · January 2009

Well they're showing an 18" LTD Race as due in stock on the 6th now..

I can live with that.

I just wsh their bloody phone system worked so i didn't have to wait hours for replies to emails.

hoochylala · January 2009

Thats ok then, only another week or so - remember, good things come to those who wait!

weeksy59 · January 2009

Well i've gone for the LTD team, getting new grips and bar ends fitted as i prefer them... it will be PDI'd and shipped today.

I'm a happy boy.

the Race is due in stock... but could be a week, could be 2 weeks...

I'd rather have the bike on it's way

Noooooooooooooooooo my cube has gone pear shaped.

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