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Cube GTC Agree Pro Advice

by cjchallis85
Tue, May 12, 2015 17:20
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Hoping for some advice from anyone who owns or has test ridden a Cube GTC Agree (and Cube Peloton Race).

I am looking to upgrade from my current faithful Btwin Triban 3, and am training for my first 100 miler; Ride100 in August.

I have been looking at both the Cube Peloton Race & the GTC Agree Pro due to spec and good review. I will be looking to do a test ride on both in the coming weeks. However, I have some questions:

- How aggressive is the geometry on the GTC Agree? Looks like its head tube is 20mm lower than on the Peloton (in the 58 frame size), but wasn't sure how much difference this will actually make.
- Will the GTC Agree be a comfortable bike for an all day ride, given its racier geometry?
- Can you tell the difference between the Carbon and Alu Cube bikes in terms of comfort, and therefore is it worth the extra £300 for Carbon?
- Are 2014 and 2015 Agree GTC the same geometry? As there is a 2014 model on sale online, which I am tempted by.

Thanks all for any help!!!

If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.

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mrmo | 9 years ago
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my attitude, a shorter head tube can be extended by the stem and by spacers, a longer head tube can't!

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gonedownhill | 9 years ago
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Regarding the question about head tube it depends on how flexible you are. If you have tight hamstrings or lower back pain you might want to be going for a fairly relaxed position, especially if you are going to be doing 7-8hr rides, in which case the longer head tube is going to help you out.

As a starting point when looking at geometries you might want to measure up your current bike to use as a comparison.

If Evans give you a proper test ride rather than a swing around the block then maybe try and get them to get the two bikes in and try and do 3hr+ rides on each, as usually any slight geometrical mismatches will take a while to turn into discomfort.

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cjchallis85 | 9 years ago
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Thanks for the replies, very useful.

Hmm, Edvelo that does rather scupper my plans of getting a cube GTC Agree 2014/2015. Would be a risk certainly.

Been doing a lot of research, and can't really find a similarly spec'd (full 105, Carbon frame) for under £1000ish (have seen GTC Agree 2014 for£950).

Obviously, there is the Ribble and Planet X route, but would really prefer to swing a leg over the bike before buying if possible.

Anyone have any other suggestions/recommendations on similarly spec'd/priced bikes?

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Daveyraveygravey replied to cjchallis85 | 9 years ago
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cjchallis85 wrote:

Thanks for the replies, very useful.

Hmm, Edvelo that does rather scupper my plans of getting a cube GTC Agree 2014/2015. Would be a risk certainly.

Been doing a lot of research, and can't really find a similarly spec'd (full 105, Carbon frame) for under £1000ish (have seen GTC Agree 2014 for£950).

Obviously, there is the Ribble and Planet X route, but would really prefer to swing a leg over the bike before buying if possible.

Anyone have any other suggestions/recommendations on similarly spec'd/priced bikes?

If you have an Evans Cycles near you, they will let you test ride pretty much anything. They take a deposit off your bank card, which you get back when you return the bike and it could take them a few days to get the specific one you want to try in the shop, but definitely worth trying them.
I would think you will be spoiled for choice if you look around, I had trouble getting my short list down to something I could work through sensibly!
I just bought a Giant Propel Advanced 1, admittedly it is over your budget but I think there is a 105 one for around £1200, maybe less. Have a look at Dolan bikes, they have a great range and if you can get to the shop (near Liverpool I think) you may be able to try one.
If you are not averse to trying the internet, Rose will have some fantastic specced bikes to look at. Canyon also get good write ups but they are less flexible in letting you tweak the spec; Rose lets you change every part pretty much.
Could you maybe get a 2014 bike with that spec?

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hughw | 9 years ago
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I ride a 2014 Agree GTC pro.
I really like it, and I don't find it too aggressive for my commute.

Do watch out for the wheels though. My freewheel gave up the ghost after about 8 months last week, and I'm waiting to hear if they'll cover it on the warranty.
The guys at Cycle Surgery said it wasn't the first one where they've seen the fulcrum wheels with broken freewheels.

EDIT: Just spoken to Cycle Surgery - the UK distributor for fulcrum has run out of freehubs for the racing 55s and 77s, so avoid them if possible

HTH

Hugh

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edvelo | 9 years ago
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http://www.bikesheduk.com/bikes/road-bikes/cube-agree-gtc-di2-slt-compac...

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hectorhtaylor | 9 years ago
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I had a 2012 GTC until recently. I thought it was a fantastic bike and used it for everything. I would recommend it. I had an alloy frame before the Cube and would say that carbon is much better for comfort over anything more than a spin round the block - it revolutionised my ride.

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sergius | 9 years ago
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I've a Cube Agree GTC (2013) - it's my only bike so comparative experience is limited. I've done multiple 5-6 hour rides on it without any real problems.

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