The Agree GTC SL Di2 has all the ingredients to become a bestseller. The hard-calculated price is likely to be a problem for specialist retailers in particular - only the mail-order company Rose is cheaper in this test. Nevertheless, the bike doesn't look like a bargain at any point. The Shimano brakes, which are functionally flawless but rank below the Ultegra groupset, could be a problem. The modern design language of the frame harmonises perfectly with the typical Cube decor. In order to be able to mount all shifting systems, Cube has designed special covers for the openings on the down tube, which can be used as cable or cable entries as required and fit snugly into the tube. Thanks to the outstandingly springy carbon seatpost from Syntace, the balancing act between high riding stability and high comfort on the saddle is remarkably successful.
Price 2,799 Euro
Weight 7.7 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.cube.eu
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.232/335/80 g
Frame sizes** 50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/72,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 520/545/143 mm plus 18 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 985/58 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 540/391 mm/1.38
EQUIPMENT
Fork Cube CSL Evo
Steering bearing FSA (top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/2 inch)
Brakes Shimano BR -R561
Gearshift/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra Di2 (50/34 t., BB86)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss CSW RA 2.0/Schwalbe Ultremo ZX
Handlebar/stem Syntace Racelite 2014/Syntace F149
Saddle/post Selle Italia X1 Road/Syntace P6 (27.2 mm)
* Weighed weights. ** Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. *** Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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