Trek1.2 or Cube peleton compact ??

[SteCenturion]

Yep its the entry level peloton. Nice idea.

I 2nd DooDah's comment too - if it fits.

 

[Cubist]

I'm 5'11 with longish legs and shortish reach and ride a 56 peloton. I would recommend a 58 for your size.
Crud roadracer mk2 mudguards fit nicely.

 

[Kev h]

After much thought and bike shop searching / visiting, i could not get hold of a 58 cube, got pissed off and stopped looking, went out yesterday and looked at a few opther bikes but kept on going back to the cube for the best bang for my buck. Had a look online which i am wary about as i really dont want to build myself, found the peloton compact for £500, rang up the shop (winstanley bikes), had a good chat, they told me the do a pre build on cubes, make sure everything is fine and dandy gear and brake wise, all i would have to do is pedals, wheels etc........ so ordered and headache now gone away.
Should be here Thursday.
Thanks for your advice guys n gals.

 

[SteCenturion]

After much thought and bike shop searching / visiting, i could not get hold of a 58 cube, got ****ed off and stopped looking, went out yesterday and looked at a few opther bikes but kept on going back to the cube for the best bang for my buck. Had a look online which i am wary about as i really dont want to build myself, found the peloton compact for £500, rang up the shop (winstanley bikes), had a good chat, they told me the do a pre build on cubes, make sure everything is fine and dandy gear and brake wise, all i would have to do is pedals, wheels etc........ so ordered and headache now gone away.
Should be here Thursday.
Thanks for your advice guys n gals.

Hi kev - I know the shop - on an industrial estate in Wigan about 10 miles from me.
I have been in & although it's main business is mail order they do have a small showroom with a small selection of stock built up.
I haven't yet bought from them but would do.
I saw a paramedic in there picking up a Rudy Project helmet which I presume the NHS pay for.
Anyhow my point is that it's a legitimate business.
Let us all know your experiences with them pal & the bike.
Through sharing our knowledge we all have a better chance of avoiding pitfalls etc - especially when dealing with stores we don't know.
Enjoy your bike @Kev h

 

[Kev h]

Ordered bike Monday just before 5 by phone, was told delivery more than likely be thurs as pre build etc tues and courier out wed. Tracking no etc e mailed out tues afternoon and delivered wed 7:30 am.
Can not fault them whatsoever on delivery, excellent.
Unpacked this evening and everything to my eye is spot on. So again excellent, pretty damn pleased with the bike.

 

[Kev h]

I have a question, few little items in box (see pic). 2 small strips of white bar tape, 2 black cube protective type tape and 4 small clear pads. No idea where they go.

 

[musa]

The four clear stickers are to prevent cable rub. So where cables touch the frame apply the patch in that spot on the time

The two ling strips is for your bar tape when finishing. Disgard that

 

[SteCenturion]

Ordered bike Monday just before 5 by phone, was told delivery more than likely be thurs as pre build etc tues and courier out wed. Tracking no etc e mailed out tues afternoon and delivered wed 7:30 am.
Can not fault them whatsoever on delivery, excellent.
Unpacked this evening and everything to my eye is spot on. So again excellent, pretty damn pleased with the bike. View attachment 36339 View attachment 36341

Nice

Will have a 2014 Peloton on C2W by spring.

My brainwashing/advising CC'ers to GO CUBE is a roaring success.

Soon we will own The World

 

[Kev h]

Got the crud road racer 2 guards today and boy are they tight. Spent a bit of time fitting them but both still slightly rub.