Cube sizes?

[SteCenturion]

Hey cuske.

Best bet is to try if you can as there are so many 'variables'.

Everyone here has their own very valid points/sizes but they will be valid sizes for the paricular owner.

I will give my example as I went to see my work finance lady today for C2W scheme Cube Peloton Race.

Went to shop, advised to order a 60 but will be ordering a 58. Tried it, perfect 'for me' at 6ft dead 32 1/2 to 33" inside leg, shorter leg, longer torso shape.

You could take a gamble with the 58 but being 6ft 1 may fall into the 60 bracket, depends on 'your comfort'.

Best Luck.

 

[Mr_K_Dilkington]

I'm 6'1" and have a 60cm Race. 58 was definitely to small and I think a 62 wouldn't really be overly large, so they definitely come up small.

 

[Downward]

I'm 5ft 11" and I'm going for the 56cm.

 

[SteCenturion]

I'm 5ft 11" and I'm going for the 56cm.

Wow - @Downward - you must like 'em compact & bijou.

 

[DooDah]

5ft 8 and a bit, 56cm perfect fit for me, the 53cm was just too cramped. If you currently have a road bike, compare the sizing on the Cube website to your own, and you will get a pretty good match. I did this initially and the 56cm cube was just slightly smaller than my 53/54cm Boardman.

 

[Downward]

Wow - @Downward - you must like 'em compact & bijou.

Yeah it felt better with the cube to be honest.

 

[SteCenturion]

Yeah it felt better with the cube to be honest.

Hi Downward.

Not knocking 'your choice' of frame size at all, more a kindly suggestion (if you haven't already bought it).

Do a double check on that frame size if you might pal.

My old man - sadly gone was a joiner/carpenter & one of the best nuggets he left behind was "measure twice, cut once lad".

Might/might not save you a few $ or a little grief.

Then again.

If you're comfortable, your comfortable.

 

[DooDah]

Hi Downward.

Not knocking 'your choice' of frame size at all, more a kindly suggestion (if you haven't already bought it).

Do a double check on that frame size if you might pal.

My old man - sadly gone was a joiner/carpenter & one of the best nuggets he left behind was "measure twice, cut once lad".

Might/might not save you a few $ or a little grief.

Then again.

If you're comfortable, your comfortable.

Couldn't agree more, my father was also a carpenter, and he said the same to me. I use this every day, as I am now a carpenter. Measuring once and cutting twice can be very expensive

 

[SteCenturion]

Couldn't agree more, my father was also a carpenter, and he said the same to me. I use this every day, as I am now a carpenter. Measuring once and cutting twice can be very expensive

Good call DooDah.

As a 'boy' I used to think my Dad's (Stepdad) job was as dull as dishwater.
I also thought that nothing he said made any sense.

Later from 13 to 18 I was called upon to help out on jobs & it was really eye opening.

After he was gone I started to reflect over the years that he was in fact a very skilled tradesmen & his 'job' took on a more romantic hue that I now respect in the way I could never imagine at the time.

Those 'words of wisdom' I now use myself, some of them at least.

So yeah (all) do yourselves a favour when buying a bike - 'measure twice - buy once'.

Happy cycling one & all.

 

[Cubist]

I'm 5ft 11" and I'm going for the 56cm.

I'm 5'11" with long legs short reach and ride a 56

 

[Downward]

I'm 5'11" with long legs short reach and ride a 56

I have checked the Geometry of my 56cm Trek and the 56cm Cube and the Cube is 54.5cm while the Trek is 56cm. I reckon I suit a 55cm !

Maybe I am no longer 5ft 11" either ! Not measured myself for years.

 

[Cyclone1]

Great advice in this thread.

Despite me trying to make a bike fit comparing the dimensions of my current bike to that of a new one, the easier way to do it is to physically try the new bike out for size.

I did this a couple of days ago and learned an awful lot. I visited Dolan bikes to be measured up on two of their models which have totally different geometries. So I now know which frame size to go for if I order and what each frame offers in the way of riding characteristics. The Guys there including Terry Dolan were fantastic, they showed me different frame sets to compare weight, likewise with wheel and groupsets which was very insightful! As I am incredibly indecisive I still couldn't make my mind up on which frame / spec to go for but hopefully will today.

The beauty is that once I have picked a bike they will build it and them do a final fit when I collect it.

Jules.

 

[Cyclone1]

For the record I am a 62cm frame size on my Cube Peloton (6ft 1.5). At Dolan they thought I would be a 58cm on their Tuono frame which is similar geometrically to the Peloton, however due to my long reach they advices the 61cm frame. I could get away with a 58 but would need the seat set all the way back. On the 61cm with a 59.5 horizontal top tube and 12cm stem it was spot on.

So it just goes to show that individual dimensions of your body play a major part in what frame size suits. Most people around 6ft 1 may get away with a 58cm, but if you do have a long reach / torso then consider next size up.

 

[SteCenturion]

Dead on Cyclone.

There really is no 'rule' to speak of & body shapes quite rightly can differ immensely.

Not that many can afford or even want a 'bespoke' frame from the really high end brands so I suppose the 'try before you buy' concept is best.

Interested to hear more of your experience & final bike decision.

Best of British

 

[Downward]

Couple of hours and 30 miles on the bike now and happy with the size choice. Just a couple of tweaks to handlebar tilt and maybe moving the saddle back or forward and that'll be fine. Least now when I get out the saddle I can put the power down a lot easier.