Cube & Scott vs the big 4

[tdcadillac]

Hello all,
in my search for a my first road bike ever I came across those brands Cube and Scott ( their frame warranty is 5 or 3 years)
Compare to Dale, Trek, Giant and Specialized who have lifetime warranty
if somebody owns them who can give me feedback on them
Thank you

 

[Cycleops]

With regards to honouring frame warranties?

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I have 2x Cube's I like both

 

[Sterlo]

I've had 2 x Cubes as well, first one got nicked so upgraded to another higher spec one because I liked it so much. They tend to be more endurance based rather than out and out speed bikes, but it depends on which model you go for.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Go with Bianchi. Lifetime warranties and over 125 years of experience count.

 

[tdcadillac]

With regards to honouring frame warranties?

how good they are vs the others brand?

 

[vickster]

I’ve not had a cube nor Scott but I really never loved any of the Specialized, Trek, Dale or Giant bikes I’ve had...just not exciting (only one of the Giant was drop barred). I’d not buy one from any of those brands again I think (I’d possibly consider a Trek as they do the best colours!)

 

[tdcadillac]

I've had 2 x Cubes as well, first one got nicked so upgraded to another higher spec one because I liked it so much. They tend to be more endurance based rather than out and out speed bikes, but it depends on which model you go for.

there is one called 2020 Attain SL

Brand	Cube Bikes
Frame	HPA, High Performance Aluminium
Fork	CUBE CSL Race Disc, Full Carbon
Drivetrain	Shimano 105, 11-34T, 2x11
Brakes	Shimano 105 BR-R7070, Hydr. Disc Brake
Wheels	CUBE RA 0.8 Aero Disc
Weight	9,6 kg
Seatpost	CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm

 

[tdcadillac]

I’ve not had a cube nor Scott but I really never loved any of the Specialized, Trek, Dale or Giant bikes I’ve had...just not exciting (only one of the Giant was drop barred). I’d not buy one from any of those brands again I think (I’d possibly consider a Trek as they do the best colours!)

very interesting what road bike do you prefer / own?

 

[vickster]

very interesting what road bike do you prefer / own?

See sig

 

[Sterlo]

there is one called 2020 Attain SL

Brand	Cube Bikes
Frame	HPA, High Performance Aluminium
Fork	CUBE CSL Race Disc, Full Carbon
Drivetrain	Shimano 105, 11-34T, 2x11
Brakes	Shimano 105 BR-R7070, Hydr. Disc Brake
Wheels	CUBE RA 0.8 Aero Disc
Weight	9,6 kg
Seatpost	CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm

The SL was my first one, when I got the insurance, I upgraded to the GTC SL disc with Ultegra rather than 105, changes are a little smoother but not by much. Managed to get a 2018 model with £500 off at the time so a bargain. I would defo get Cube again. I'm not a racing snake, go out 2 or 3 times a week if I can, anywhere between 20-50 miles and no issues with comfort.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I'd never consider any of the big 4 of volume shifters and much prefer the 2nd tier (and lower) manufacturers which would include Cube and Scott amongst many any others.

I've had 5 cubes and they've all been better specced and better value than the equivalent offerings from the big 4. Scott is one that would be near the top of my possibles if (and when) I'm in the market for another.

@tdcadillac - you're in Canada. Go local, have you considered Norco?

 

[Scotty55]

I got a Scott Scale 980 a couple of weeks ago and love it. But I had my last bike for 20 years and it came from Halfords, so I’m not really in a position to advise. The Scale seems a really good bike, though.

 

[tdcadillac]

I'd never consider any of the big 4 of volume shifters and much prefer the 2nd tier (and lower) manufacturers which would include Cube and Scott amongst many any others.

I've had 5 cubes and they've all been better specced and better value than the equivalent offerings from the big 4. Scott is one that would be near the top of my possibles if (and when) I'm in the market for another.

@tdcadillac - you're in Canada. Go local, have you considered Norco?

I was considering Norco Valence 105 but 2 things drove me away (5 years warranty and read that they more mountain bike specialist not road bike). I was only considering the big 4 because of their lifetime warranty.
Thanks for your feedback

 

[Grant Fondo]

Doesn't a bloke in Taiwan make everyones frames anyway?