Cube or Focus

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tobias12 01 Aug 19:44  

Joined: 01 Aug 2010

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We are now on the bike to work scheme. Hooray, having given myself headaches over what bike? I,ve got down to Cube Peloton or maybe a Focus. Anyone got any comments? Best Regards Tony.

jimboo 04 Aug 09:34  

Joined: 03 Aug 2010

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Tony

I purchase a full carbon Focus from wiggle at a very good price the only problem i have had is when i go down hill fast and get a front wheel wobble which has shit me up a few times I have had the bike checked on numerous occasions head set whell balance you name it, but it is still the same I left it to late to send back so stuck with it however it is a nice bike to ride on the flat and going up hill, it,s not to say that all other Focus bikes are the same steel/alu front fork etc. So unless you are going to go fast and just want a middle of the range bike don't spend no more that £500.00. Go on the wiggle site or buy cycling weekly as they have various good rep companies for bikes. Some local bike shops and Halfords can rip you off.

Good Luck Jimbo


stupot1 04 Aug 15:51  

Joined: 04 Aug 2010

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Hi, i have owned a Focus Cayo (full carbon) for 3 years and it's been a great bike, no problems at all. Its all down to what you can spend and what bike suits your requirements. Look at the reviews on the websites to get a good idea. Good luck.


JamTartMan 14 Aug 15:54  

Joined: 14 Aug 2010

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ok, its not the same type of bike, but I have a Focus Killer Bee from a couple of years ago and its taken a lot of abuse recently and is holding up better than I am. Can't beat the value for money if you buy in one of Wiggles many and regular 'Sales' or through cycle2work. You get top spec components for the cash, and a well thought out frame to boot.

Focus is safe buy in my book.


jonno72 18 Sep 19:20  

Joined: 18 Sep 2010

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Bought a cube agree pro recently after much umming and ahhing over cube/focus/boardman bikes. Have to say went for the cube simply because it was better specced groupset wise and also because it was the best looking bike by a country mile. Having been out on the bike for a few serious training rides now I can happily say I made the right choice. Bike is plenty light enough for my needs with very little flex and a nice full-forward feel when pushing the cranks hard. Also smooth and steady out of the saddle when climbing (I'm a big guy and hate hills). Hope this helps but when all's said and done it's down to what feels right for you - you're the only one who'll be riding it. good luck!

Jonno.


Barrymac 21 Aug 09:02  

Joined: 20 Aug 2011

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My Profile 		I agree with JamTart. I have a Focus KillerBbee too and can't fault it. Lots of kit for not much cash. The Focus Cayo gets really good right ups too if it's a road bike you want. Or have a look at Felt too. Not sure about their mountain bikes as I've heard some dodgy reports from people but I have a Felt road bike and it's brilliant.



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john1961 21 Aug 22:40  

Joined: 06 Feb 2011

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My Profile 		I have a cube agree pro to have had it for six months, done lots of miles and have to say its a great bike good spec and a great looking bike! If you check out reviews you will find even the lower end cube bikes come out really well, hope this helps!