Cube Agree GTC versus Focus Cayo Evo 2.0

[CopperCyclist]

As the title, both being the Di2 version. I've even waiting and waiting for the Cube to come into stock at my LBS for a couple of months, and now suddenly for 300 quid more they have stock of the Focus. Do people think its worth waiting for the Cube, or do I go for it now and get the Focus as the wait is killing me!

The spec is very similar on both. The differences that I can see seem to be...

105 equivalent brakes on the Cube, Ultegra on the Focus
DT Swiss Wheels on the Cube, Fulcrum Racing 5 on the Focus
Schwalbe Ultremo 23mm tyres on the Cube, Continental GP 24mm on the focus
The Cube is lighter (not by a lot)
11-28 cassette on the Cube, 12-25 on the focus.

So, do people think its worth the extra 300, or shall I be patient?

 

[gb155]

The cube is such a beautiful bike and the focus, well, just isnt.

 

[CopperCyclist]

See I thought that too but didn't want to say it!

 

[MisterStan]

Have you ridden both yet? I've been lusting after a Cube Peloton for months, but having tried one out last week, i'm not so sure any more... Sometimes bikes that don't look great ride beautifully and vice-versa.

 

[tiswas-steve]

Cube = Focus = Each to their own but I find my Cube a beautiful ride.

 

[Enw.nigel]

Different frame geometry on both bikes. You might want to take note of MisterStan's comments. I considered a Cube Agree race when I had my Focus Cayo stolen but in the end opted for the Focus Izalco Pro 4 because the frame geometry was the same as the Cayo - but different in styling.
The geometry of the Cube meant I would have been a 58cm frame instead of a 56cm and as I was very happy with the Cayo I decided to stick with what I was familiar with. Plus, of course, there is still a long wait for the Cube.

 

[tiswas-steve]

I have to agree (no pun intended) with Enw about the geometry of Cube bikes, they do have a race set up IMO. A Specialised 54 frame was perfect for me but with Cube Sizing and geometry, I settled on a 53 with a few tweeks here and there.