Hoy Alto Irpavi vs Cube Attain SL Disc - any experiences?

[Ste pt1]

are you going through cycle to work scheme al3xsh ? if so I think your limited to £1000 like i was plus I don't like the black/green colour combo lol

 

[al3xsh]

The cycle to work scheme is capped at £1000, but you can top up the rest direct with the bike shop.

I like the green and black! Looks very "hackers" to me ;-)

 

[Ste pt1]

I couldn't top up with leisure lakes

 

[mythste]

I couldn't top up with leisure lakes

It depends on the scheme. Most don't allow it but the Evans ones do IIRC.

 

[al3xsh]

So I've ridden the cube attain SL disc today (and the attain SL in a smaller size) and they are lovely bikes! Thought I'd be a 58 looking at the geometry, but the 56 was a better fit.

First time ever on a dropbar bike though so was initially very twitchy compared to my hybrid - but so much fun to climb with in comparison!

Going to try the hoy tomorrow - but pretty sold on the cube!

Alex

 

[Ste pt1]

I'll sell you the idea of getting a cube just look at it

 

[SpokeyDokey]

So I've ridden the cube attain SL disc today (and the attain SL in a smaller size) and they are lovely bikes! Thought I'd be a 58 looking at the geometry, but the 56 was a better fit.

First time ever on a dropbar bike though so was initially very twitchy compared to my hybrid - but so much fun to climb with in comparison!

Going to try the hoy tomorrow - but pretty sold on the cube!

Alex

@al3xsh

What height are you if you don't mind me asking? I 've tried 53 7 56 and the dealer thinks 56 is better fit although the 53 felt better to me, although the stem needed lengthening a tad.

 

[Ste pt1]

spokey
I'm 5ft 10 ,28 inside leg and I've got a 56" attain

 

[SpokeyDokey]

spokey
I'm 5ft 10 ,28 inside leg and I've got a 56" attain

Merci!

 

[Louch]

View attachment 127088 I'll sell you the idea of getting a cube just look at it

Oh that makes me twitch , beautiful

 

[al3xsh]

@al3xsh

What height are you if you don't mind me asking? I 've tried 53 7 56 and the dealer thinks 56 is better fit although the 53 felt better to me, although the stem needed lengthening a tad.

I'm just a touch under 6ft and the 56 was a better fit. Less stretched out so more stable!

 

[al3xsh]

Also road the hoy this afternoon at Evans. It is a nice bike - though the paintwork is a bit dull.

Think I'm going to go for the cube - not least because of the extra low gears (32 vs 28 on the hoy). Rode up a reasonable hill (1/2 mile at 10%) when testing the hoy and it was hard work! Also it's a couple of hundred quid cheaper - even with Evans trade-in offer at the moment.

Alex

 

[Louch]

Also road the hoy this afternoon at Evans. It is a nice bike - though the paintwork is a bit dull.

Think I'm going to go for the cube - not least because of the extra low gears (32 vs 28 on the hoy). Rode up a reasonable hill (1/2 mile at 10%) when testing the hoy and it was hard work! Also it's a couple of hundred quid cheaper - even with Evans trade-in offer at the moment.

Alex

You won't go wrong with the cube. I'm onto my second in three years , as is one of my mates I cycle with, and a few others I have recommended them too. Spec for the money I havent seen beaten.

 

[Ste pt1]

when I was looking the only other bikes that I fancied were the giant defy 0/1 and a ribble bike but when specing with 105 took it to £1200 +no good to be cos I had a budget of £1000

 

[RoubaixCube]

when I was looking the only other bikes that I fancied were the giant defy 0/1 and a ribble bike but when specing with 105 took it to £1200 +no good to be cos I had a budget of £1000

I was so impressed by my Cube today that im almost tempted to sell my Triban and replace it with the same bike as yours. Such a superb bike and such a nice ride too! Really puts my Triban to shame

Triban's been relegated to 'Ye ol' reliable' status just for commuting needs & small shopping trips which hurts me because its supposed to be such a 'sporty' bike too