It's not just the modern shape with the aerodynamic down tube and low-set seat stays that catches the eye. Compared to the old Agree, you also sit more upright. The relatively long head tube brings the bike closer to the marathon racer class. The very good functional spec was influenced by the favourable price in the test comparison. The bottom bracket and gears bear the Dura-Ace logo, while the powerful direct-mount brakes come from the cheaper Ultegra groupset. The wheels with 44 millimetre high aluminium rims are a compromise: robust, but not very aerodynamic. Switching to fast Zipp 404 wheels would save 10 watts and shows that the frame has good aero potential. The 25-millimetre tyres and the well-sprung carbon seatpost from FSA contribute to good comfort.
CONCLUSION Fairly priced, good damping, very smooth running. Average aerodynamics, relatively comfortable riding position
OVERALL GRADE 2.0
Price 3,299 Euro
Weight 7.4 kilos
Info www.cube.eu
available in specialised shops
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,126/379/52 grammes
Frame sizes** 50, 53, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 500/560/171 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 574/388 mm/1.48
Drive Shimano Dura-Ace (50/34 t, press-fit)
Brakes/gears Shimano Ultegra Direct Mount/Dura-Ace
Wheels/tyres/weights**** Fulcrum Racing 44/Schwalbe One 25C (v/h.: 1,197/1,600 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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