Cube aim disc 26

Naz90
Naz90 Posts: 30
edited July 2015 in MTB buying advice
Hi all I've been offered one of these mountain bikes it is used I just wanna know if they are any good really this is the spec
Frameset:
Frame: Aluminium Lite, AMF, RFR Geometry
Forks: SR Suntour XCT, 100mm
Groupset:
Chainset: Shimano Acera FC-M311, 44x32x22T, VP BB
Brake/Shift Levers: Shimano Altus SL-M310 Rapidfire-Plus
Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus FD-M310, Top Swing, 34.9mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera RD-M360-S
Wheelset:
Rims: Aluminium Lite, Disc
Front Hub: Scape Aluminium
Rear Hub: Scape Aluminium
Tyres: Schwalbe Black Jack 2.1
Components:
Front Brake: Tektro HDC 330 hydr. Discbrake (160/160mm)
Rear Brake: Tektro HDC 330 hydr. Discbrake (160/160mm)
Handlebars: Scape Alu, 640mm
Grips: CUBE Performance Grip
Headset: VP semi-integrated, 1 1/8
Stem: Scape Aluminium
Saddle: Scape Team
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Seatpost: Scape Alu, 31.6mm
Seatclamp: Scape
Pedals: MTB
Weight: 13.6 kg

Comments

  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Not great. Depends whether the price is £1 or £1gazillion.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The fork is no good for 'proper' mountain biking, it would be nicer with a rigid fork.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Naz90
    Naz90 Posts: 30
    It's gonna cost 200 and tbh it's just to build fitness up and family rides I know forks are crap on it but could upgrade if I get more serious about riding
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    How old and it what condition? That's a lot to pay for a bike of that spec, I'd look for a Kraken or Fury instead (Carrera), they usually come in at about that price.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    It's never worth £200
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Well that is subjective, if it's almost as new it probably is worth that, but not for anyone who wants to go offroad.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • marek44
    marek44 Posts: 1
    nothing special
  • Naz90
    Naz90 Posts: 30
    Hi all went back today and lbs had sold it after saying they would keep it for me but that's life lol he tried to sell me a Scott aspect for 500 but has it in his website for 399 went to a different lbs and they had a gt Avalanche sport for 400 2015 and a specialized rockhopper disc 2007 which I notice had the better spec not sure on price as didn't have a tag on and he never told me had a ride on both I prefer the rockhopper as it's got the better spec and felt the right size but the man seems to think ill be better of with the gt but it felt to big being a xl I'm about 6'1 the only thing I didn't like about the rockhopper was the handle bars felt a bit to narrow but I could always change these roughly how much would you pay for the rockhopper
    This is the spec
    Shimano HG-50 9spd
    Chain Shimano HG-73
    Fork TORA 302 SL - 100mm
    Frame Material M4 Manipulated Aluminium
    Front Hub Hi Lo Disc
    Handlebar 31.8mm XC Riser
    Head Angle 70
    Rear Hub M475 Disc
    Rims RHD 26
    Saddle Body Geometry
    Seat Angle 73
    Seatpost Alloy Micro Adjust
    Stem 3D
    Weight (kg) 12.7
    Available Colours Gloss Blue
    Front Tyre Fast Track DC
    Front Tyre Size 26x2.0
    Rear Tyre Fast Track DC
    Rear Tyre Size 26x2.0
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    At your budget you are better off going to Halfords and looking at their Carrera bikes or the Rockrider bikes in Decathlon .
    Budget bikes from big brands like Specialized, GT, Scott, Trek etc are generally not good for the price, you are paying for the name.
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  • Shindo
    Shindo Posts: 10
    Halfords seem to be having a lots of 1 day sales at the moment so it's worth checking everyday just to see what's on offer.

    Other then that you could try looking at the VooDoo vane of bikes at Halfords

    http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes?partnumber=150585,150239,150270,150312,150353,150395,150437,150478,150494,150551&sort=price-low-to-high&cm_re=10cms+slides-_-Slide+1-_-fullvoodoorange

    Maybe a little more then you were wanting to pay, but if you join the British cycling club you get 10% off at Halfords... Although this might only be worth it if your going to spend a fair bit.

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