Is this bike ok for general road use (Excluding Tri Bars)
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smokeysmoo
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bolton, not very far from Nob End
It is but depending on what sort of riding you're planning there may be more suitable bikes out there.
It's certainly not as hardcore as some other Triathlon bikes. Some just look like TT bikes to me, and I wouldn't want to ride a TT bike on Britain's roads. They are designed for one purpose and one purpose only, out and out straight line speed.
I'd say if you really like the Cube just take the tri bars off and it'll just be a.n.other road bike. The frame is very similar to the Felt AR2 from a couple of years ago and that was an out and out road bike.
It's certainly not as hardcore as some other Triathlon bikes. Some just look like TT bikes to me, and I wouldn't want to ride a TT bike on Britain's roads. They are designed for one purpose and one purpose only, out and out straight line speed.
I'd say if you really like the Cube just take the tri bars off and it'll just be a.n.other road bike. The frame is very similar to the Felt AR2 from a couple of years ago and that was an out and out road bike.
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
I couldn't figure out how much it costs. As Smokeysmoo says though, there are probably more suitable bikes available out there. For commuting for example I believe the Specialized Roubaix offers a more upright position although not the same as a flat bar bike.
Edit: just realised there is no cost cos it's not available anymore
Edit: just realised there is no cost cos it's not available anymore
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
i think like the others there would be better machines but the choice is yours
festival
Über Member
The answer is No.
Frankly the previous posts are misleading you.
Of course you can ride any bike anywhere, but the main difference between the bikes is the geometry, the Tri bike is designed to utilise energy while riding fast in straight line.
Its not the most extreme tri bike but the road bike is designed to be agile in different situations,cornering, descending and gaining maximum power when climbing.
While the tri bike will naturally support the weight of the riders upper body if ridden as intended it contributes to poor handling in the real world.
The tri bike is designed to work at its best with areo bars, if your going to take them off and ride generally you will be hampering yourself.
There are plenty of excellent road bikes for the same price available, trek, giant, spec, focus, and cube etc etc
Frankly the previous posts are misleading you.
Of course you can ride any bike anywhere, but the main difference between the bikes is the geometry, the Tri bike is designed to utilise energy while riding fast in straight line.
Its not the most extreme tri bike but the road bike is designed to be agile in different situations,cornering, descending and gaining maximum power when climbing.
While the tri bike will naturally support the weight of the riders upper body if ridden as intended it contributes to poor handling in the real world.
The tri bike is designed to work at its best with areo bars, if your going to take them off and ride generally you will be hampering yourself.
There are plenty of excellent road bikes for the same price available, trek, giant, spec, focus, and cube etc etc
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
How were we misleading them by saying there were more suitable bikes available?
festival
Über Member
No offence I was generalising but, by not being positive enough in your answers. To me, he fancies the look of the bike and may end up buying mail order without arming himself with all the facts.
He may love it, but never experience the joy of the right bike in the right size for his needs.
