Cube Or Trek?

[TSJ]

Hello all.This is my first post so here goes.I am having a bit of a dilemma,i have chosen 4 bikes that i like but cannot make my mind as to which one i prefer price does not come into it as they are all within my budget.I am favoring the treks but the cube is also nice.Any help that can help me decide would be appreciated.They are listed below.Thanks in advance.Marcus


http://www.stanjonescycles.co.uk/m5b0s18p2618/CUBE_Nature_Pro_2012

http://www.stanjonescycles.co.uk/m5b0s18p2467/TREK_7700_E_2012


http://www.stanjonescycles.co.uk/m5b0s18p2516/TREK_8_4_DS_2012


http://www.stanjonescycles.co.uk/m5b0s18p2515/TREK_8_5_DS_2012

 

[biggs682]

which one comes in red !

 

[Cubist]

The Cube is better equipped for the money, and IIRC a good deal lighter. The Nature Pro has XT gearing, quality brakes, and trust me, looks absolutely great up close.


Is there any reason you have chosen this sort of bike? What sort of riding do you expect to do?

 

[loops]

Hi, I have recently bought a CUBE attempt which is my first road bike, I know it's a different model but its an amazing bike, I love it...though have only had hybrids so guess have nothing to compare it too!! It really is a great bike

 

[Moss]

IMO there's no contest, Buy The Cube!

 

[TSJ]

I will be mainly using on the road but i would also like to go along local canal towpaths so i thought these were the most suitable.

 

[Cubist]

Yep, they'll certainly do that. Check for some rigid fork bikes as well, as those suspension forks will make your towpath rides very comfy, but add weight on road.
Check this out
http://www.stanjonescycles.co.uk/m5b14s20p2642/CUBE_SL_Cross_Pro_2012

 

[TSJ]

Would the rigid fork bikes be ok for on tow paths?

 

[CopperCyclist]

The Cube is better equipped for the money, and IIRC a good deal lighter. The Nature Pro has XT gearing, quality brakes, and trust me, looks absolutely great up close.


Is there any reason you have chosen this sort of bike? What sort of riding do you expect to do?

Shock horror, news just in 'Cubist' recommends 'Cube'! (tongue)

I agree with him though! Nice bike with better components, and a head turner too IMHO.

 

[Cubist]

As long as they are reasonably smooth. Larger volume tyres should take enough of the "rumble" out of a towpath ride. Don't let me put you off a suspension fork bike, but in my opinion those forks would be overkill, especially as you say "mostly on road".

There is a counter argument however which is stopping me from telling you not to get telescopic forks, and that is that your bike will be versatile enough for green and blue routes at trail centres, and you may even be tempted to wander further afield on a few bridleways. Those 60mm forks would be ideal for that sort of riding.

It's a perfect fire road trekking bike if you ask me.

 

[mr Mag00]

i have a Trek which i love dearly

 

[Peteaud]

i have a Trek which i love dearly

+1

I have the 7500 and its the best bike ive ever had.

My local route is pretty smooth but with cattle grids and a fair few potholes and poor surface i prefere the comfort of the front forks.

 

[stu1903]

Definitely go with the Cube............. more bang for your buck.

I have a 2010 Cube Agree GTC Pro Carbon Road bike and love it!

 

[Winnershsaint]

Cube make excellent bikes! end of......

 

[Rob3rt]

Why buy an MTB for canal towpaths? Serious overkill.

IMHO, ditch this MTB theme and look at either cyclocross bikes or road bikes with clearance and provisions for guards.