Apart from the high weight, there is nothing technically wrong with the frame, the very high stiffness values are also reassuring for heavy riders. However, at 9.4 kilograms, the Cube is the second heaviest bike in the test, although the wheels also play a part in this. Shimano's latest Tiagra drivetrain is in no way inferior to the 105 except for one sprocket less, and the Cube even has a 1:1 gear ratio with a 34 cassette for very steep climbs. The brakes, on the other hand, show significantly less bite than the more expensive models, which is mainly due to the cheaper pads. We liked the bike's ease of maintenance: a five-point Allen key is sufficient for the most important adjustments to the gears, brakes, handlebars, stem and seatpost.
CONCLUSION Very stable comfort model with functional but heavy equipment. Recommended for heavy riders
OVERALL GRADE 2.4
Price 999 Euro
Weight 9.4 kilos
Info www.cube.eu
available in specialised shops
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,705/507/51 grammes
Frame sizes** 50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 525/555/184 mm Stack/Reach/STR*** 594/379 mm/1.57
Drive/gearshift/brakes Shimano Tiagra (50/34 t., press-fit)
Wheels/tyres (weights)**** Fulcrum Racing 77/Continental Ultra Sport 25C (v/h: 1,300/1,938 grams)
*Weighed weights.
**Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
***Stack/reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.
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