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Cube Agree GTC frame problems

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  • September 28, 2012 at 6:48 am #16927
    BobE

    I am looking for my first road bike and was interested in the Cube Agree GTC. My local(ish) bike shop told me not to, because the frame design was out of date and anyhow they had had a number of problems with the frame. Another lbs didn’t know of any problems. Is there a problem with Cube frames or was the bloke trying to sell me something else instead for his benefit? I am still deciding what to get, but I don’t want to rule out the Cube if I don’t have to. That leads on to many other questions that I will save for another day…

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  • January 4, 2013 at 7:19 pm #702363
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    Super Domestique

    Some interesting feedback
    Some interesting feedback here. Especially as Cube have done well in many bike tests.
    At least they seem to act correctly if a problem does arise.

    January 4, 2013 at 2:09 pm #702361
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    dukeofessex

    Just had my 2011 Agree GTC SL
    Just had my 2011 Agree GTC SL frame replaced due to crack around the BB. Originally I had noticed the slightest mark on the frame the first time I cleaned the bike when it was new but assumed it was a paint defect. After a year and doing nearly 4500 miles on it, during a trip to the Alps last summer the bike developed a loud click from the BB caused by the crack having grown to about 20mm in a line around the bearing.
    Dealer “lifecycle” was really helpful. Frame was changed to 2013 model so have fingers crossed that any design issues with this model frame have been fixed or more likely it was a manufacturing defect (dealer assured me that mine was the only road bike they’d had issues with and crack grew from mark that was present when bike was new).
    Still love it.

    December 2, 2012 at 11:22 am #702359
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    gazq

    just had a full refund
    just had a full refund looking for something else now

    December 1, 2012 at 2:08 pm #702357
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    Kpr

    I’m researching buying a road
    I’m researching buying a road bike for first time, cube agree looks a great package.
    Had a conversation with a guy from a LBS and he said avoid cube – when asked why, he said they are seeing a lot of cube bikes with cracked frames around bottom bracket – bikes are about 3 years old. Someone above has suggested something similar, and most of other comments are regard newer bikes.
    Hope no one experiences any issues, but I’m steering clear, as so many other options at competitive prices and specs.

    November 30, 2012 at 10:39 am #702355
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    Sadly Biggins

    Sounds as if you’ve been
    Sounds as if you’ve been unlucky as I’ve never heard of Cube having general frame problems and I’ve had mine for over a year. You should be well inside the warranty period – have you contacted Cube?

    November 30, 2012 at 6:48 am #702353
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    gazq

    bought a cube agree 5 months
    bought a cube agree 5 months ago and the frame has just cracked gone chain side near the sprocket brilliant bike up until that point friend has the same bime and nothing wrong with his bike had never heard that there were problems with the frames or may have looked elsewhere

    October 3, 2012 at 10:42 pm #702351
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    paulfg42

    Bought a Cube Agree GTC at
    Bought a Cube Agree GTC at the start of the summer. It’s taken a bit of getting used to after riding a hybrid for years but it’s a lovely bike and I’ve had no problems at all.

    October 2, 2012 at 2:49 pm #702349
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    Mostyn

    tc01947 wrote:Hi I had a cube

    tc01947 wrote:
    Hi I had a cube agree 2008 version(i think) the frame cracked at the bottom bracket, It was just out of the 2 year warranty by 1 month. They wouldn’t do anything. Riding a scott now.

    You Think? I suspect!

    Only one I’ve ever heard of.

    October 2, 2012 at 2:46 pm #702347
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    Mostyn

    BobE wrote:The odd thing is

    BobE wrote:
    The odd thing is they do sell Cube, but seem to want to push either a Cannondale or Specialized. Do shops get a better margin on them? Though in his defence he did say these two brands provided lifetime guarantee on the frame compared to two years with Cube.

    This guy in your LBS is trying to sell you something he can get hold of quickly (a bike in your size) because Cube Have Become so Popular, the Dealers are having problems getting them from Cube.

    I have a Cube Agree GTC Pro 2011, model – I absolutely love it; and if I were going to buy another Bike? I’d choose a Cube again. They are in a different class to many of the usual named brands.

    Searched all reviews of Cube Bikes; and every one of them has praised the Cube – Cannot find a bad word about them! Your LBS guy has a gripe for some reason or he’s a true numpty.

    October 2, 2012 at 2:35 pm #702345
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    tc01947

    Hi I had a cube agree 2008
    Hi I had a cube agree 2008 version(i think) the frame cracked at the bottom bracket, It was just out of the 2 year warranty by 1 month. They wouldn’t do anything. Riding a scott now.

    October 1, 2012 at 4:09 pm #702343
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    RobeH

    i have the GTC race 2012 and
    i have the GTC race 2012 and is a fantastic piece of kit, and i would highly recommend it you get a lot of bike for the money…
    steer of that LBS they are talking out off their backside /:)

    September 30, 2012 at 6:49 pm #702341
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    leveller

    I ride a Cube Agree GTC. Im
    I ride a Cube Agree GTC. Im 15 stone plus and can say for sure there are no frame problems. The frame sizes do come up a little small though. I usually ride 58cm bikes (Specialized) but had to get a 60cm with Cube to get the same ride. Great bike though, loving every minute on it 😀

    September 30, 2012 at 3:02 pm #702339
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    BobE

    I have looked at Canyon, but
    I have looked at Canyon, but as it is buying from the internet only I do not want to take the risk as it will be my first road bike. To be honest there are not many bikes I have completely discounted.

    September 30, 2012 at 1:58 pm #702337
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    londonplayer

    GET A CANYON INSTEAD! Cheaper
    GET A CANYON INSTEAD! Cheaper and better.

    http://www.canyon.com

    September 30, 2012 at 1:05 pm #702335
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    mathewshotbolt

    they’ll make a good bit more
    they’ll make a good bit more margin out of a specialized or cannondale.

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