2012 Cubes are on the way at last.

[Johnym]

Just been to pick it up, im very happy :-)

 

[CopperCyclist]

Couldn't wait til summer. Went in today to order the Cube. Told that the ones I wanted (Cube Agree GTC Di2) are due mid March. Also told that demand has been very high, so much that my LBS hasn't been able to get his preorder confirmed yet, and he can't guarantee getting any for March - noooooooo.

He has said that he should know more in ten days, and if they promise him a 58cm, he'll be promising it to me (after I've paid a deposit).

Even better, I managed to get a deal where he'll throw in the canon Shimano Ultedra SPD-SL pedals, and an upgrade to Ultegra brakes for no extra cost. The brakes were the only component worth upgrading too!

Now I just have to hope he gets one in... The anticipation is killing me...

 

[G-Zero]

Couldn't wait til summer. Went in today to order the Cube. Told that the ones I wanted (Cube Agree GTC Di2) are due mid March. Also told that demand has been very high, so much that my LBS hasn't been able to get his preorder confirmed yet, and he can't guarantee getting any for March - noooooooo.

He has said that he should know more in ten days, and if they promise him a 58cm, he'll be promising it to me (after I've paid a deposit).

Even better, I managed to get a deal where he'll throw in the canon Shimano Ultedra SPD-SL pedals, and an upgrade to Ultegra brakes for no extra cost. The brakes were the only component worth upgrading too!

Now I just have to hope he gets one in... The anticipation is killing me...

Tried to respond yesterday, but BT's Infinity was its usual 'very poor' again and I ended up turning the computer off in disgust !

I'm sure the bike will be worth the wait and I asked the availability question at my LBS yesterday and was given a similar time frame.

Mrs G was with me and buying a load of new kit for her recent new commute and seemed fairly keen when I was discussing road bikes with the owner and I think the poor woman has thrown the towel in.

I'm still keen on the GTC SL, which they've got one arriving next week for another customer and I'm popping down to have a look at that, but I also like the Di2, with its electrickery.

What made you opt for that one ?

 

[G-Zero]

Just been to pick it up, im very happy :-) View attachment 6314

Nice !.... You just need some miles on it now.

 

[Johnym]

Nice !.... You just need some miles on it now.

First decent ride planned for today, going to head up to tynemouth and then along the coast to blyth (25 mile ish) can't wait :-)

 

[G-Zero]

Bit blustery down here in Durham, but it should have the windmills spinning well by the time you reach Blyth.... Enjoy !

 

[CopperCyclist]

I'm still keen on the GTC SL, which they've got one arriving next week for another customer and I'm popping down to have a look at that, but I also like the Di2, with its electrickery.

What made you opt for that one ?

I was going to get the GTC SL too, until I saw the Di2. You've said what made me opt for it - the electricity. I am an unashamed gadget whore, and couldn't resist the lure of the electric gear change!

 

[G-Zero]

.... I am an unashamed gadget whore!....

 

[Graham1426]

Yesterday i put a deposit on an Agree GTC Triple from my LBS, hoping to take delivery early Feb. LBS reckons there want be enough to round, a lot of interest at my LBS, hence my deposit..i don't want miss out.

 

[CopperCyclist]

No seriously, a committed gadget whore here. I used to have to iron nothing in my wardrobe other than my white work shirts. That's max six shirts a week. My iron broke, so I went to buy a new one. Reached for the cheap one, saw one with a 'splash' ad on it saying "Can shoot steam 30 feet horizontally from a vertical position" or something similar, and ended up walking out with my wallet about 75 quid or so lighter. It's like a disease!

 

[Edge705]

Cubes are selling fast right across Europe their mtb range is also flying out looks like we are gonna see a lot of cubes on the road IMO they seem to have produced a great bike internal routing of cables including the sleeve, great wheelsets, and of course the DI2 which the first batch (not arrived yet) sold out. I think its time for Giant, Trek, Scott, Specialised to wake up and stop putting sub standard componenets on good frames.

 

[G-Zero]

No seriously, a committed gadget whore here. I used to have to iron nothing in my wardrobe other than my white work shirts. That's max six shirts a week. My iron broke, so I went to buy a new one. Reached for the cheap one, saw one with a 'splash' ad on it saying "Can shoot steam 30 feet horizontally from a vertical position" or something similar, and ended up walking out with my wallet about 75 quid or so lighter. It's like a disease!

I wasn't laughing at your "disease", just your terminology, which I found amusing.

I've been a long term sufferer too, but an expensive divorce slowed things down for a few years, but thankfully that's well in the past.

 

[G-Zero]

Cubes are selling fast right across Europe their mtb range is also flying out looks like we are gonna see a lot of cubes on the road IMO they seem to have produced a great bike internal routing of cables including the sleeve, great wheelsets, and of course the DI2 which the first batch (not arrived yet) sold out. I think its time for Giant, Trek, Scott, Specialised to wake up and stop putting sub standard componenets on good frames.

It's been mentioned before about Cube being priced to secure a strong foot hold in the UK, so I wouldn't be surprised if rather than the other manufacturers increasing their standards, that Cube increase their prices.

If that turns out to be the case, then now is probably the best time to buy.