Cube Road Bike Size? - Sorry!

Cube Road Bike Size? - Sorry!

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Doofus

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25,732 posts

172 months

Saturday 24th March 2012
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Even I get tired of this kind of question - and I can't even answer them!

People tell me Cube bikes are small for their given size. For example, a 58cm Cube road bike has a 56cm horizontal TT.

Does anybody have a Cube Peloton, or similar who can advise?

I'm 5'10" (178cm) with an 80cm inside leg. I'm told I need a Cube 58, given that, generally, I fit 56's.

I would go and try one, but I can't find a 58 in real life to sit on, and just because a 56 does fit, that doesn't mean a 58 won't be better.

TIA


carreauchompeur

17,830 posts

203 months

Saturday 24th March 2012
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Sounds about right. I've had two Cube Pelotons now and both have been 60inch models. I'm 6'0".

Doofus

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25,732 posts

172 months

Saturday 24th March 2012
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carreauchompeur said:
Sounds about right. I've had two Cube Pelotons now and both have been 60inch models. I'm 6'0".
Lovely, thanks!

carreauchompeur

17,830 posts

203 months

Saturday 24th March 2012
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Oh, I didn't mention that neither of them fitted me wink

What were the chances of a two times Peloton owner similar in height coming across that thread at that precise moment? Spooky!

fromage

537 posts

202 months

Saturday 24th March 2012
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I find the top tube length is the most important length to get right when buying a bike and you will find some manufactures use that as the size where as others use the seat tube length as the size

Doofus

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25,732 posts

172 months

Saturday 24th March 2012
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fromage said:
I find the top tube length is the most important length to get right when buying a bike and you will find some manufactures use that as the size where as others use the seat tube length as the size
Yeah, but how can you tell if it's right?

I know about the old inside leg x 0.665 (which never seems to work), but is there a formula for the TT?

Doofus

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25,732 posts

172 months

Saturday 24th March 2012
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carreauchompeur said:
Oh, I didn't mention that neither of them fitted me wink
That's OK - I can't ride a bike anyway biggrin

aspender

1,305 posts

264 months

Saturday 24th March 2012
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Different geometry, but my Cube Agree GTC Race is a 58 whilst my old Spesh Secteur is a 56. The horizontal top tube length on them is about the same. I'm 5' 10"

Doofus

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Saturday 24th March 2012
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aspender said:
Different geometry, but my Cube Agree GTC Race is a 58 whilst my old Spesh Secteur is a 56. The horizontal top tube length on them is about the same. I'm 5' 10"
Another correct answer!

thanks smile

AndrewM

305 posts

235 months

Monday 26th March 2012
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My Agree GTC race is a 56, I'm 178cm with an inside leg of 77cm. My last road bike was a Specialized Allez where the 54 was right for me. As others have said, Cube do come up small.

The Walrus

1,857 posts

204 months

Monday 26th March 2012
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Just to chime in I am 6.0 ft and have an 82 cm inside leg and ride a cube GTC race size 60, the only thing I changed was the stem as I found I was a little more stretched out than I would like, stem was 130mm and I changed it for an 80mm

aspender

1,305 posts

264 months

Monday 26th March 2012
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The Walrus said:
Just to chime in I am 6.0 ft and have an 82 cm inside leg and ride a cube GTC race size 60, the only thing I changed was the stem as I found I was a little more stretched out than I would like, stem was 130mm and I changed it for an 80mm
60cm frame with an 80mm stem? Doesn't that make the handling rather twitchy?

The Walrus

1,857 posts

204 months

Monday 26th March 2012
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aspender said:
60cm frame with an 80mm stem? Doesn't that make the handling rather twitchy?
Not for me but I would imagine for some it might make it feel more direct but I also like my bikes to be like this.

Doofus

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25,732 posts

172 months

Friday 30th March 2012
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Right, so I bought a 58.

I'll find out in a few days whether or not it fits...

AndyWoodall

2,624 posts

258 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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Holy thread resurrection here...

So, did it fit?

I'm 185 and about to order and was going for a 58.

snowy

541 posts

280 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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AndyWoodall said:
Holy thread resurrection here...

So, did it fit?

I'm 185 and about to order and was going for a 58.
oldest man alive

AndyWoodall

2,624 posts

258 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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snowy said:
oldest man alive
First ever VOMIL? (Very Old Man in Lycra)

afrochicken

1,166 posts

208 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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AndyWoodall said:
I'm 185 and about to order and was going for a 58.
I have a 2013 Peloton (a Peloton Race, don't you know hehe) Going by the size guide based on height, at 182cm tall I'd be borderline 58-60, but Cube say to multiply your inside leg measurement by 0.665 for road bike sizing. That put me at 60-62. A quick test ride on the 58 and 60 was enough to prove that the 60 was the one which felt and, in the opinion of the guys in the shop, looked right for me.

Based on my experience, I'd say you're better off judging it based on your inside leg rather than your height. But then, the OP would have ended up on a 54 using that formula. Best way is to judge it by riding the bikes before you buy

AndyWoodall

2,624 posts

258 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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Yeah, the paper size guides seem a bit hit and miss. I sat on a 58 and it felt good, which was main basis of my decision. Will only really be able to tell on longer rides, but it sounds like I'm in the right ball park.

JEA1K

2,484 posts

222 months

Friday 19th December 2014
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£699 down from £999 at CR now!