Cube nature pro

[paulwgun]

Im thinking of buying the Cube nature pro for some commuting and weekend trail rides ive noticed the cables run inside the frame so my question is ..................If the cable were to snap inside the frame how do you replace it?

 

[Cubist]

The cables simply run through a sleeve which is fixed inside the frame. Cables very very rarely snap in the middle, they're more likely to go at the clamp end if at all, and in any case if they do you simply pull the cable out from the top and from the bottom, and thread a new cable into the slot.

 

[Steve Malkin]

The cables simply run through a sleeve which is fixed inside the frame. Cables very very rarely snap in the middle, they're more likely to go at the clamp end if at all, and in any case if they do you simply pull the cable out from the top and from the bottom, and thread a new cable into the slot.

I was wondering about this too, because on most pictures I have seen it looks as though the whole cable (inner and outer) goes through the frame, and it looks like a tight fit.
Are you saying that the hole into the frame acts as a cable stop for the outer and only the inner wire is actually routed through the frame?

 

[Cubist]

Yes, that's right. You use an outer cable up to the point where it joins the frame, and there is an inner sleeve inside the frame so that you can route the inner through. Where it emerges you put in another outer cable. In this photo you can see where the inners emerge, via a (home made) cable outer stop (the previous owner ran it 1x10) and into the final run of outer cable to the mechs. The cables actually cross inside the frame, so the inner sleeving is absolutely vital!

 

[Steve Malkin]

Yes, that's right. You use an outer cable up to the point where it joins the frame, and there is an inner sleeve inside the frame so that you can route the inner through. Where it emerges you put in another outer cable. In this photo you can see where the inners emerge, via a (home made) cable outer stop (the previous owner ran it 1x10) and into the final run of outer cable to the mechs. The cables actually cross inside the frame, so the inner sleeving is absolutely vital!

Thanks for that Cubist, all becomes clear now..

 

[paulwgun]

Yeah thanks for that, didnt realise there was a tube inside the frame

 

[paulwgun]

Another question, how much can the handlebars be raised to give a more comfortable upright ride position ?

 

[Cyclist33]

Another question, how much can the handlebars be raised to give a more comfortable upright ride position ?

Er, as far as you can raise them?

Pic of the specific bike would help.

Stu

 

[paulwgun]

Not sure how to post pictures link. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cube-Nature-Pro/dp/B005PZQMXY
so could the bar be raised 6" to 8" ?

 

[Cyclist33]

Why would you want to?! Adding six inches to the bar height would make you very upright. Not sure what the value would be? I have my bars about level or an inch or two higher than my seat and that's more than enough.

 

[paulwgun]

I have lower back problems, which is why I didn't go for a road bike (drop handlebar). Just wanted to know if its possible so if needed to keep me in a more upright position.

 

[Cyclist33]

I think one can buy a steerer extender, don't know how they work, but they extend the vertical length of the top bit of the fork (the steerer). To be honest though I would think if you arranged the stem (the roughly horizontal bit that links the steerer to the handlebar) by flipping it so that its angled upwards, and adjust the handlebar so it's middle curves upwards, that would be high enough, and don't have your saddle too high.