Cube mountain bikes are well known in Europe and Russia. They began to be produced in 1992 in the vicinity of Munich, in the town of Valdersho. The company has set itself the goal of creating reliable high-quality bikes. All models of the German company are made taking into account their use in harsh conditions. Hence their rather high price. The main production is located in Germany, and the frames are made in Taiwan. Testing and tuning are carried out at German enterprises.
Materials used
The bulk of the frames are made of aluminum alloy. For models of a lower price category, 6061 or 7005 alloy, which is more fatigue-resistant, is used; for samples that belong to a higher price category, frames have 2, 3, and even 4th butting, which reduces their weight. For high-end models, frames with the HPC marking are made of carbon fiber, and with the HPT marking are made of titanium.
A bit about the German company
The company was founded by student M. Pürner. Initially, he bought bicycle frames in Asian countries, where he assembled his own models. Marcus opened an enterprise to be able to pay for his studies at the university. His workshop occupied only fifty square meters. Today, the company's annual turnover is more than thirty million euros. Its products are delivered to thirty-three countries. The company continues to grow and conquer ever new markets. CUBE produces bikes for men, women and children of different ages.
CUBE bicycles are sports models that are manufactured using modern technology. The company uses advanced developments, which guarantees the smooth operation of all components and parts.
When developing new models, CUBE specialists pay special attention to factors that give products the best technical characteristics, and make it possible to maintain affordable prices for their products.
Over the implementation of the projects work highly qualified specialists - engineers from the innovation center, product managers. They design, manufacture and test quality sports bikes, follow the latest and trends in cycling.
Bicycles CUBE 29 LTD PRO (2012)
At the end of 2012, a new CUBE company entered the market. The bike has a frame made of durable aluminum alloy, to which special composite materials are added. This allows for ease of construction. The frame is much lighter than the wheels, which, according to the athletes, are heavy for this model. This CUBE mountain bike weighs almost 13 kilograms. For the models of this group, this indicator can be considered average.
Design
The bike 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-blue. It should be noted that CUBE is a bike with a rather conservative design. This model does not have a rear shock absorber .
Design Features
A characteristic feature of this mountain bike is the rear drive wheel. Traditionally, in the mountain models, the leading one is the front one, since 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 safety, this is a CUBE bike, whose price today is 78,690 rubles, will give odds to many similar models from other manufacturers.
Transmission - with external switching, the bike has thirty speeds. This is a good indicator, given that it usually ranges from 20 to 25 in different versions. The front wheel, as well as the rear wheel, has a hydraulic brake.
CUBE 29 LTD PRO reviews
Professional athletes and amateurs believe that this bike is really very fast, light and surprisingly comfortable, easily overcomes curbs, is safe.
The disadvantages include the high price, the lack of a standard footrest.
Cube AIM 26 (2015)
This model belongs to the amateur category. The bike is great for cycling in parks and in the countryside. It works out the roughness of the road surface with a suspension fork (Suntour XCT). Transmission 24-speed, walking level. It is quite simple to manage, completely unpretentious in maintenance. V-brakes, powerful and light, perfectly control the bike. In 2015, this model was equipped with a new ergonomic saddle and received a stylish fresh lime-blue color. This is a multi-layer and scratch-resistant coating that for a long time preserves the rich color and elegant look of the bicycle.
The Cube AIM is notable for its good coasting and powerful traction thanks to the famous Smart Sam tires.
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 on the road. The CUBE AIM DISC bike has hydraulic brakes. They respond perfectly to any, the smallest effort of the rider and instantly stop the movement. To switch speeds, use the Shimano Altus switch . The wheelbase is very powerful. These are 27.5-inch wheels, as well as high-quality German-made Schwalbe Smart Sam Active tires. The connecting rod system FC-TX801 organically complements the model.
Model Features:
- weight - 13.8 kg;
- 24 speeds;
- hydraulic brakes (disc);
- 27.5 inch wheels
- frame - AMF aluminum alloy.
CUBE AIM DISC 27.5 Reviews
According to buyers, this CUBE bike, the price of which is 39,490 rubles, has a comfortable 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 shifters are closed in the frame, and this is rarely seen in models of this category.
Cube aim
It is no secret that many manufacturers produce both expensive, elite equipment, and cars of an average and affordable price category. You need to know that the average price usually indicates a quite decent quality, which is enough for an experienced, but not a professional biker.
Cube was no exception. A bicycle designed for bikers who are going to conquer mountain routes is in the model range of the company. The Cube Aim bike is available in the front suspension range. Its price (2010 model) starts from 16 thousand rubles (including discounts), for the same 2011 model, the price ranges from 18 to 22.5 thousand rubles.
From more expensive models, these bikes differ in Shimano's V-Brake brakes. Further conversion with disc brakes is possible . Attachments are rated as amateur, high level.
Both models 2010 and 2011 have an aluminum frame made of 6061 alloy, RFR geometry. They have a suspension fork with a stroke of 100 mm. These bikes have Mach1 Exe rims, Smart Sam tires.
Cube Aim bikes have 24 speeds. The design feature is a special gear shift mounting system - 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 item in case of breakage. The 2010 model weighs 13.3 kg, 2011 is a little heavier - 13.7 kg.
Cube Aim Reviews
Anyone familiar with this bike thinks it's a good Cube. The bike is well-run, has an easy ride, is easy to repair and set up. Customers are also happy with the Wi-break brakes, according to reviews, they do their job well and usually do not need to be replaced with disk ones. Models have a stylish look, comfortable sitting, good handling.
The disadvantages of cyclists include the lack of a complete set of wings that are white. The bike quickly gets dirty, the frame cover is not very high quality.