Spesh Allez sport 27 2011 or Cube Peloton road 2011 + frame size issue

[2wd]

Hello

I've ordered the Spesh Sport 27 2011 road bike but I'm considering ammending the order for the Cube Peloton Road 2011

I need to make an urgent decision by 1st thing in the morning and also have a frame size issue (I know the best thing is to try but I'ts impossible at the moment due to work restrictions)

Two questions

which is the better spec

Spesh

http://www.evanscycl...ampaign=froogle

Cube

http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=57245

The second question is the frame size

I am 5ft 8 1/2 with a 32" inside leg and the spesh chart tells me I need a 54cm frame

But i am struggling to get a definative answer on the cube and cant decide between 53cm or 56cm

I have read somewhere the Cubes are on the smaller size and to go next size up,but thats not a fact from the Cube website

Would appreciate answers on both questions please

 

[tiswas-steve]

i can answer this question perfectly for you in terms of the frame size im roughly the same height as you but with a slightly smaller leg length, I ride a 54 Allez Sport which is perfect for me but I also have a Cube Agree GTC which is a 53. I tried a 56 Cube but it seemed ever so slightly big for me in terms of the top tube being a bit too near my jewels for my liking, so I settled for the 53 and tweeked a few bits n bobs ( seat height, longer higher stem etc ) and its lovely jubbly now.

im afraid I cant really help you in terms of the specs of both bikes but the Peloton is a very sexy looking bike, the Spesh has done me so proud over the last year or so.

whatever you decide in the end you,re not gonna be disapointed so its a win win as far as moi is concerned ......... good luck sir !!

 

[PaulSecteur]

As expected for the extra £100, the cube seems to heve the better spec.
However, if you can stump up £80 over the cost of the cube you could have an allez with teh new 10 speed tiagra compact...


http://www.evanscycles.com/products...ite-2011-road-bike-ec025029?query=specialized allez

 

[2wd]

Thanks for the replies ,really appreciated

Rec the frame size,i sort of guessed I'd have to go for the 53cm and raising the seat height etc as I cant reduce the 56cm if its too big

The Allez 10 speed.....

I need the granny gears for these darn hills in the Pennines (plus I'm really not a fan of red bikes )

Think it's going to be the Peloton 53cm if I can change the order and price match that is on offer

Failing that I'll stick with the Allez Sport as it's still a great bike

 

[PaulSecteur]

I need the granny gears for these darn hills in the Pennines )

Probably wise...

 

[tiswas-steve]

Good call ... Enjoy and let us know how you get on. :-)

 

[2wd]

Ended up ordering the Spesh

Leisure lakes wouldn't price match on the Cube because I am buying on it on a 12 months low interest finance

Leisure Lakes have it up for sale at £849.00 but I had seen it at Winstanleys for £679 but they dont do terms.

Suppose I could have bought it from Winstanleys but the wife will spot £679 going out of the account

Not too dissapointed as I'm still getting a great bike

 

[tiswas-steve]

You, re going to love it !!

 

[2wd]

Hope so

One question (hope its not too dumb )

How do you use Shimano Sora STI shifters and how good/bad are they as I keep reading (after I ordered) they're towards the bottom of the prefferred shifters

I'll be riding 99.9% of the time on the top (hoods?)

 

[AndyG!]

Yip 2wd the Spesh is a great ride, I've had an Allez comp for the past 8 years, and she is still going strong! She's a bit of farm gate when I compare her to all the carbon exotics out there, but she gives me great ride every time! Good choice - Enjoy!

 

[Willo]

Enjoy! I've had great fun out of my Allez over the last couple of years. I love the frame so getting to the stage of thinking about upgrades. I have 2300 on my basic model so even lower down the mech chain!

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

Hope so

One question (hope its not too dumb )

How do you use Shimano Sora STI shifters and how good/bad are they as I keep reading (after I ordered) they're towards the bottom of the prefferred shifters

I'll be riding 99.9% of the time on the top (hoods?)

I used to have Sora shifters on my Secteur Sport but recently upgraded to Tiagra as I thought that I wanted to ride on the drop more. However in reality I still hardly ever go on the drops and have really wasted money. The change is maybe slightly smoother but next to nothing. The Sora's work well IMHO, I am sure that you will have no issues. Nice bike by the way

 

[2wd]

Just sat at home waiting for the courier

should be here mid morning

Now what excuse shall I give the boss for being 3 hours late

 

[2wd]

Well she finally got delivered

First time ever on a proper Road bike and my what a difference to anything I have ridden before,so sharp and precise and much easier going up the hills.

Bit scary going down the hills on those hoods and trying to brake

Legs are aching a bit though so probably need to do some adjusting.

Only complaint is the naff pedals,popped on the ones off the Felt Hybrid until I get a new set.