I know torchure but I'm using the waiting period to save for some nice orange highlight accessories, new gear and a maintenance slush fund. Plus still enjoying my clockwork of course
I managed to get 10% off a Cube pre order due for delivery in November plus a free conversion to tubeless. A lot of bikes are sold on 0% finance. The finance company take a good cut so if you are paying outright, I'd suggest there is always something to come off even with demand so strong.
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I'd say 120 would cope but you'd be better off with 140.The rest comes down to budget ie Race would be fine and you could upgrade certain parts as you progress but TM if you can afford it
I think you'll find Cube a bit behind the curve on integrating the speed sensors compared to others. This has prompted me to get a spare. £8-£10 for a little threaded magnet though!
oh and asked for tubeless conversion to be thrown in. Purchasing is my job.If you don't ask you don't get and I think you'll find with major unemployment on its way, things won't be quite so buoyant from here on for a while.
I'd shortlisted very similar bikes (actually the 6.9 nine) and just ordered the Cube 140 TM.This was mainly based on availability of a demo, local supplier and discount offerred. Its a lot of money to pay without getting a feel for something. I'd already discounted a Whyte after a ride.
I'm 5'8 and half and tested a large with the seat forward and bars rolled back and it was absolutely fine although according to their charts I'm smack in the middle of medium.I've ordered a medium.I think you will be fine with a large