ShEp
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What are cube's like?
Looking at getting my first bike in years.
Looking at the LTD 29 2014
http://www.squarewheels.biz/cube-bikes/cube-ltd-29-2014.html
Looks a good bike, decent(ish) sounding spec
Been out of the bike scene for a long time though, I dont want to pay for a fashion accessory,
Originally wanted a DH bike, so I could visit the Fort William DH course, but being sensible I could do with something I can use more often, so this one fits the bill.
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Russ
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looks the sort of bike you get for that money, grand canyon al 6.9 is same price
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Nic Barnes
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better off waiting for cole to say what he thinks before you buy it. his mate owns cube bikes so might be able to get you a discount.
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Cole
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fuck off barnes you told me your mate owns trek and that youre best pals with adam brayton. The grand canyon is virtually the same bike as the cube pretty well specced tbh for the money much cheaper than an equivelant trek
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Russ
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quote:
Originally posted by Cole
fuck off barnes you told me your mate owns trek
i have his email address 
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gavin18787
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Get alot for your money with cube. Frames arnt the best but by no means bad. Just check the sizing carefully as they come up small. Had a cube before my scott. Was a good bike
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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Jimbothebarbarian
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Like mine. As mentioned you seem to get good spec for the money...
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cavmad
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Cheers, Nic.
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ShEp
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Cheers guys, its either that or a Giant of similar spec,
Looks pretty much identical 
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Cole
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Russ did you ever buy a bike in the end
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Russ
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yeah
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Russ
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went off road for first time in about 6 years today, was easier than i remember (last bike was terible), have no confidence at all though lol
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Nic Barnes
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i decided it would be a great idea to have a look down the ae forest dh track. jesus wept. 10ft gap jumps all over the place and drop offs larger than coles ego! id like to think i could tangle them one day.......i doubt it.
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Jimbothebarbarian
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
i decided it would be a great idea to have a look down the ae forest dh track. jesus wept. 10ft gap jumps all over the place and drop offs larger than coles ego! id like to think i could tangle them one day.......i doubt it.
That's what I feel like when I go out with you lot...
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Nic Barnes
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http://youtu.be/z-55GuDLjUQ
todays trip down the shredder and omega man at ae forest. i will do that fuckin road gap one day....
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richardworrall
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anybody fancy a go at extreme drafting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO7_Fq56g2c
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Cole
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barnes im being honest now and not taking the piss but you definitely have more talent on the rough stuff than me you don't take any chicken runs where as I would
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Jimbothebarbarian
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quote:
Originally posted by richardworrall
anybody fancy a go at extreme drafting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO7_Fq56g2c
Hardcore.
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Jimbothebarbarian
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
http://youtu.be/z-55GuDLjUQ
todays trip down the shredder and omega man at ae forest. i will do that fuckin road gap one day....
The day you do that gap I'll cross you palm with twenty English pounds for being brave...
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Nic Barnes
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Next time you're off on a weekend then Jim we shall go! You should see the drops and gaps on the dh track fuckin hell! Proper nick cole stuff.
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Nic Barnes
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Me and the barbarian went for a little ride round his favourite trail centre but a different route to his normal one. Was a good laugh.
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Jimbothebarbarian
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Me and the barbarian went for a little ride round his favourite trail centre but a different route to his normal one. Was a good laugh.
So much fun, Love doing that kind of mad shit. Fucked now like...
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Nic Barnes
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2000ft climbs in 7 miles ain't bad going for a short blast out. Definitely should do the south ridge next time
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Nic Barnes
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nearly bought a new, well second hand bike before. a trek scratch air, which are very nice things indeed. sadly it is a large frame.
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Doug
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Does anyone have any recommendations for road bikes if I had a budget of £300-500?
Been looking at these:
Halfords Carera - £269 (£330 off)
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_1001523_langId_-1_categoryId_165710
Boardman - £500
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_875985_langId_-1_categoryId_165710
I really don't know anything about road bikes so please do offer suggestions.
Everyone I know that has bought one has got them for an absolute bargain because they buy them off people with big wallets who buy them and then never use them so sell them for a couple hundred quid.
Anyone selling one?
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