CUBE LTD 29
Hardatail XTC MTB
The specs and components:
(Source: http://www.99bikes.com.au/cube-ltd-race-29-blue-2014)
Frame Aluminium Superlite, AMF, double butted, 29 ARG
Fork Rock Shox Reba RL AIR, MC, PushLoc, 100mm
Headset FSA No.10 semi-integrated, 1 1/8
Stem CUBE Performance, 31,8
Handlebar CUBE Flat Race Bar, 720mm
Grips CUBE Performance Grip
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT RD-M781-SGS, Shadow 10-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano SLX FD-M671, Direct Mount
Shifters Shimano SLX SL-M670, I-Spec, Rapidfire- Plus
Brake system Shimano Deore A-M615 hydr. Discbrake (180/160mm)
Crankset Shimano SLX, FC-M670 Hollowtech II 42x32x24T, 175mm, Shimano SM-BB51
Rims CUBE ZX24 Disc 29
Fronthub Shimano XT HB-M785
Rear Hub Shimano XT FH-M785
Front tire Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 2.25
Rear tire Schwalbe Rapid Rob 2.25
Pedals MTB Aluminium
Seat Selle Italia X1
Seatpost CUBE Performance Post, 30.9mm
Seatclamp RFR Varioclose 34.9mm
Weight 12,5 kg
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Cube 29 MTB Mountain Bike
I have been commuting for a few years on road bikes and have ridden motorcross bikes before.
Having recently moved to be withing a short ride to a forestery/bushland, I figured it was time to get a MTB.
My budget was $1000 - $1500 and I went with a hardtail as this was my backup commuter and I wasnt planning on doing any serious downhill. Time will tell if I will or wont, but seemed like best option for now.
After going around a few of the local bike stores, it came down to this one and a 2015 Giant XTC. But since I could get this bike down to $1350, about $200 cheaper than the Giant, I went for the Cube. Two things about the Giant I liked, the lockout SLX rear derailer, pretty cool and I think the 27.5inch wheels felt more natural.
Things I liked about the Cube.
1. Component level seems good for the price
2. Although it might be a pain if I change the crank, though the standard equipment should be fine, the front derailer setup is pretty neat!
Jury is out on the 29inch rims. Appears to have some advantage with rolling over logs and kerbs, but will see how the centrifugal forces effect handling. But so far so good
Front brake seems a little weak for the larger wheels. This is feeling like it would be the first upgrade, closely followed by the handle grips. They feel a bit cheap.
Will update after a few months of riding
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Fork Pressure Recommendations:
(Ref to Source for accuracy):
SRAM Website PDF File
| Fork |
Reba |
| upto 140lb (63kg) |
70-90 psi |
| 140-160 lbs (63-72 kg) |
90-105 psi |
| 160-180 lbs (72-81 kg) |
105-120 psi |
| 180-200 lbs (81-90 kg) |
120-135 psi |
| 200-220 lbs (90-99 kg) |
135+ psi |
| Max PSI |
200 psi |
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