Cube XMS 120 Suspension Bike

[medavidcook]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cube-xms-120-suspension-bike-2013/rp-prod111968

What are people's views on the above bike?

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

A mate has one, but the 29r version.

They have a insane stand over height, but feel compact in the length. If you have exceptionally long legs and short torso they will suit you.
Tyres are rubbish and the rear suspension seems to lock out and bounce the brakes under braking rather than remain contact with the trail.
The bike is reasonably good and at home on fast flowing trails but visably harder work on really technical sections.

I would really advise sitting on one due to the stand over height, my mates is the same quoted size as my specialized and I have trouble getting on the damn thing.

 

[medavidcook]

A mate has one, but the 29r version.

They have a insane stand over height, but feel compact in the length. If you have exceptionally long legs and short torso they will suit you.
Tyres are rubbish and the rear suspension seems to lock out and bounce the brakes under braking rather than remain contact with the trail.
The bike is reasonably good and at home on fast flowing trails but visably harder work on really technical sections.

I would really advise sitting on one due to the stand over height, my mates is the same quoted size as my specialized and I have trouble getting on the damn thing.

Thanks for the feedback, will see if i can find one to go and test it.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Out of curiosity, do you specifically want the 26 inch wheel version over the 29r - I'm just curious as to the reasons why.

 

[medavidcook]

no i was just looking at costs etc, but have seen a few 29er