The new Cube that I never intended buying, but gave in

[Irishrich]

Just another update as I'm sure you're all sitting eagerly waiting for more news, not. I had my first proper solo ride on the bike this afternoon to give it a proper test and go at my own pace. I did a circuit that I was familiar with and could compare results on Strava. The conditions were dry and bright with a slight headwind to start with. The result over 35 miles was 18.5 mph average speed, one KOM and 3 PB's. Now to put it in context I'm not a racer and don't chase segments on Strava so I just went at my own pace around the whole route and the results truly amazed me. I guess a better bike can lead to massive improvements in speed but I'd like to think improved fitness is helping too and it's all resulting in faster times around my routes.

 

[TheBell]

Around the same time, I bought the Agree which is one model down from yours (I presume) with the Ultegra / 105 mix and Easton wheels, I've been out 3 or 4 times on it now and like you have noticed a massive difference, although I have upgraded from a Carrera TDF so I was kinda hoping I would!! It's a shame now that the weather's gone t**s up and the light nights have buggered off otherwise I think I'd be on it every night! Also like yourself, I told the wife a rough price and left it at that!!! I managed to convince her it was worth me getting a new bike as I've done loads of cycling over the summer and lost a fair bit of weight (i needed to) so sold her on the positives!!!

Enjoy your new steed! Happy cycling!

 

[Saluki]

Thanks, I only picked it up tonight after work so was too late to go out for a ride as it was getting dark. I'm going to get up early to go out for a ride before work which is something I've never done before but I'm so eager to test it out that I'll give up a couple of hours sleep for the chance.

Why can't it go out after dark?

Its a lovely bike though, well done on such a bargain.

 

[Irishrich]

Around the same time, I bought the Agree which is one model down from yours (I presume) with the Ultegra / 105 mix and Easton wheels, I've been out 3 or 4 times on it now and like you have noticed a massive difference, although I have upgraded from a Carrera TDF so I was kinda hoping I would!! It's a shame now that the weather's gone t**s up and the light nights have buggered off otherwise I think I'd be on it every night! Also like yourself, I told the wife a rough price and left it at that!!! I managed to convince her it was worth me getting a new bike as I've done loads of cycling over the summer and lost a fair bit of weight (i needed to) so sold her on the positives!!!

To be honest that's the bike I was hoping to get but he had sold the last one so I had to move up a level to the GTC SL. I think from memory he was offering the GTC with Ultegra/105 mix for £1180 so I hope you got a decent deal on yours. I agree that the weather will put a dampner on the amount of riding I want to do on the new bike but at least I can go out on weekend mornings at any time of the year. N.I tends to have mild winters so hopefully I can keep cycling all year long.

Why can't it go out after dark?

just picked it up and had no lights so I couldnt go out the very first night although I was itching to try it out. Now have lights so no worries.

 

[themosquitoking]

That does look hecking good.

 

[gavroche]

Why can't it go out after dark?

Its a lovely bike though, well done on such a bargain.

That's when the wolves come out!