German sports bicycles Cube. Bicycle Cube: customer reviews

Cube mountain bikes are well known in Europe and Russia. They began production in 1992 in the vicinity of Munich, in the town of Waldersjo. The company has set itself the goal of creating reliable high quality bicycles. All models of the German company are manufactured taking into account their use in harsh conditions. Hence their relatively high price. The main production is located in Germany, and the frames are manufactured in Taiwan. Testing and tuning are conducted at German enterprises.

Materials used

The main mass of frames is made of an alloy of aluminum. For models of a lower price category, alloy 6061 or 7005 is used, which is more fatigue resistant, in samples that belong to a higher price category, the frames have 2, 3 and even 4-th batting, which reduces their weight. For top models, frames marked with HPS are made of carbon, and with HPT marking - made of titanium.

A little about the German company

The firm was founded by the student M. Pjurner. At first, he bought bicycle frames in Asian countries, where he collected his own models. Marcus opened the enterprise to be able to pay for his studies at the university. His workshop occupied only fifty square meters. Today the turnover of the company is more than thirty million euros per year. Its products are supplied to thirty-three countries. The company continues to develop and conquer new markets. CUBE produces bicycles for men, women and children of different ages.

CUBE bicycles are sports models that are manufactured using modern technologies. The company uses advanced development, which guarantees perfect operation of all components and components.

In developing new models, CUBE specialists pay special attention to the factors that give the best technical characteristics to the products, and enable them to keep affordable prices for their products.

The implementation of projects is performed by highly qualified specialists - engineers from the Innovation Center, product managers. They develop, produce and test quality sports bicycles, keep track of the latest and the trends of cycling.

Bicycles CUBE 29 LTD PRO (2012)

At the end of 2012 a new CUBE company came to the market. The bike has a frame made of a durable aluminum alloy, to which special composite materials have been added. This makes it easy to construct. The frame is much lighter than the wheels, which, according to athletes, this model is heavy. This mountain bike CUBE weighs almost 13 kilograms. For models of this group, this indicator can be considered as an average.

Design

The bicycle is available in two colors - orange (yellow) and blue. Naturally, there is also a black color, which is in all models. Therefore, the colors of this model can be defined as orange-black and black-and-blue. It should be noted that CUBE - a bicycle, which is characterized by a rather conservative design. There is no rear shock absorber for this model.

Design features

A characteristic feature of this mountain bike is the rear driving wheel. Traditionally, in the mountain models the leading one is the front one, as it makes it easier to control the descent on steep landscapes. In CUBE 29, a design novelty was applied. Athletes note that in terms of security, this bicycle CUBE, whose price today is 78,690 rubles, will give odds to many similar models of other manufacturers.

Transmission - with external switching, the bike has thirty speeds. This is a good indicator, considering that it usually varies from 20 to 25 in different modifications. On the front, as well as on the rear wheel, there is a hydraulic brake.

Reviews of CUBE 29 LTD PRO

Professional sportsmen and amateurs believe that this bicycle is really very fast, light and surprisingly comfortable, easily overcomes curbs, is safe.

The disadvantages include the high price, the lack of a standard footboard.

Cube AIM 26 (2015)

This model belongs to the amateur category. The bike is great for cycling in parks and out of town. Excellent work out the unevenness of the road surface, the shock-absorber fork (Suntour XCT). Transmission 24-speed, walking level. It is quite simple to operate, completely unpretentious in maintenance. V-brakes, powerful and light, perfectly control the bike. This model in 2015 was equipped with a new ergonomic seat and got a stylish fresh color lime-blue. This multi-layer and scratch-resistant coating, which for a long time retains a rich color and elegant appearance of the bicycle.

Cube AIM is characterized by a good rolling and powerful adhesion to the track thanks to the famous tires Smart Sam.

The price of the model is 34 590 rubles.

CUBE AIM DISC 27.5 (2015)

This is a powerful and hardy bike for those who need to feel confident in the way. The CUBE AIM DISC bicycle has hydraulic brakes. They respond well to any, the most insignificant effort of the rider and instantly stop the movement. To switch the speeds, use the Shimano Altus switch . Wheelbase is very powerful. This wheel is 27.5 inches, as well as high-quality tires manufactured by Schwalbe Smart Sam Active. The system of connecting rods FC-TX801 complements the model.

Model specifications:

• Weight - 13.8 kg;
• 24 speed;
• Hydraulic brakes (disk);
• Wheels 27.5 inches;
• Frame - AMF aluminum alloy.

Opinions about CUBE AIM DISC 27.5

According to customers, this CUBE bicycle, whose price is 39,490 rubles, has a convenient steering wheel. You get used to the seat pretty quickly. The pedal is enough for the season: it has a metal edging. The brakes are excellent, do not cause any complaints. The cables coming from the coins are closed in the frame, and this is rarely found in models of this category.

Cube Aim

It's no secret that many manufacturers produce both expensive, elite equipment, and machines of medium and affordable price category. It is necessary to know that the average price usually indicates a worthy quality, which is quite enough for an experienced but not professional biker.

Cube was not an exception. A bicycle designed for bikers who are going to conquer mountain routes is in the company's model range. In the line of models with a suspension in front is presented a bicycle Cube Aim. Its price (model 2010) starts from 16 thousand rubles (including discounts), for the same model of 2011 the price ranges from 18 to 22.5 thousand rubles.

From more expensive samples, these bikes are characterized by V-Brake brakes from Shimano. It is possible to further refit the disk brakes. Attachments are rated as amateur, high-level.

Both models of 2010 and 2011, have an aluminum frame from alloy 6061, the geometry of the RFR. They have a shock-absorbing fork with a stroke of 100 mm. These bikes have a rim of Mach1 Exe, Smart Sam tires.

Bicycles Cube Aim have 24 speeds. A special feature of the design is a special system for securing the gear selector - Frame Save System. In the place where the thread is cut (in the replaceable element), it breaks from the impact, and the frame remains intact. This allows you to quickly, easily replace the element in the event of a breakdown. The 2010 model weighs 13.3 kg, 2011 is slightly heavier - 13.7 kg.

Cube Aim Reviews

Everyone who is familiar with this bike thinks that this is a good Cube model. The bike is well-controlled, easy to use, easy to repair and customize. The buyers are happy with the brakes and the breaks, according to reviews, they are doing their job well and usually do not need to be replaced with disk ones. Models have a stylish look, comfortable seating, good handling.

To the disadvantages of bicyclists include the lack of complete wings, which are white. The bike quickly gets dirty, the frame coating is not very high quality.