New to the hobby, Please help me decide on a Bike
08-09-22, 04:18 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2022
Posts: 1
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
New to the hobby, Please help me decide on a Bike
I am a novice looking to get into cycling again.
Which bike should I choose?
Cube aim Sl
cube.eu/en/2022/bikes/mountainbike/hardtail/aim/cube-aim-sl-graphitenmetal/
bikestore.cc/cube-aim-sl-1-2.html
Kilimanjaro X-Fact 29
hervis.ro/shop/Echipamente/Biciclete/Mountainbike/X-Fact/MTB-PRO/p/COLOR-2719207
The killimanjaro bike - has some better parts and a slightly better gear ratio.
- The suspension seems a bit springy
The CUBE bike - has braking and shifting that seems snappier (maybe it was better assembled?)
- The suspension seems more rigid. It requires more force for it to activate
Im not sure which to buy since both are the same price. The killimanjaro bike seems to have better parts (but im not an expert), but the cube one seems snappier
Kilimanjaro X-Fact 29
Aluminium, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Head Tube
Alu 6061; 14.78 kg
Shift lever : Shimano SL-M6000
Tyres : Schwalbe Rapid Rob
Front/Back brake Tektro HD-M275
Rims: Shining CB-29P
Rear/Front derraileur: Shimano XT RD-M781; Shimano Deore FD-M6000
Fork: Suntour SF-18-XCT30-HLO-DS
Brake levers: Tektro BL-M275
Crankset: FC-MT500-3 22-30-40
Cassette : 11-32 (forgot which)
Cube aim Sl
Aluminium, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Head Tube
weight 13,8 kg
Fork: RockShox Judy Silver TK Coil, 100mm, Lockout
brake system: Clarks Clout 1, Hydr. Disc Brake (160/160)
rear derailleur: Shimano RD-M3100-SGS, 9-Speed
front derailleur: Shimano FD-M2020, Top Swing, 31.8mm Clamp
shifters: Shimano SL-M2010-9R, Rapidfire-Plus
bottom bracket: Thun Paso-ML, 73mm BSA
crankset: Shimano FC-MT101, 36x22T
cassette: Shimano CS-HG201, 11-36T
chain: KMC X9
front hub: CUBE Alloy Light, QR, 6-Bolt
rear hub: CUBE Alloy Light, QR, 6-Bolt
rims: CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc
tyres: Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.25
Stem: CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm
Handlebar: CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 680mm
Grips: ACID React
seat post: CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
seatclamp: CUBE Varioclose, 31.8mm
saddle: Natural Fit Venec Lite
headset: CUBE FPH868, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2", Semi-Integrated
pedals: ACID PP MTB
Which bike should I choose?
Cube aim Sl
cube.eu/en/2022/bikes/mountainbike/hardtail/aim/cube-aim-sl-graphitenmetal/
bikestore.cc/cube-aim-sl-1-2.html
Kilimanjaro X-Fact 29
hervis.ro/shop/Echipamente/Biciclete/Mountainbike/X-Fact/MTB-PRO/p/COLOR-2719207
The killimanjaro bike - has some better parts and a slightly better gear ratio.
- The suspension seems a bit springy
The CUBE bike - has braking and shifting that seems snappier (maybe it was better assembled?)
- The suspension seems more rigid. It requires more force for it to activate
Im not sure which to buy since both are the same price. The killimanjaro bike seems to have better parts (but im not an expert), but the cube one seems snappier
Kilimanjaro X-Fact 29
Aluminium, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Head Tube
Alu 6061; 14.78 kg
Shift lever : Shimano SL-M6000
Tyres : Schwalbe Rapid Rob
Front/Back brake Tektro HD-M275
Rims: Shining CB-29P
Rear/Front derraileur: Shimano XT RD-M781; Shimano Deore FD-M6000
Fork: Suntour SF-18-XCT30-HLO-DS
Brake levers: Tektro BL-M275
Crankset: FC-MT500-3 22-30-40
Cassette : 11-32 (forgot which)
Cube aim Sl
Aluminium, Double Butted, Internal Cable Routing, Tapered Head Tube
weight 13,8 kg
Fork: RockShox Judy Silver TK Coil, 100mm, Lockout
brake system: Clarks Clout 1, Hydr. Disc Brake (160/160)
rear derailleur: Shimano RD-M3100-SGS, 9-Speed
front derailleur: Shimano FD-M2020, Top Swing, 31.8mm Clamp
shifters: Shimano SL-M2010-9R, Rapidfire-Plus
bottom bracket: Thun Paso-ML, 73mm BSA
crankset: Shimano FC-MT101, 36x22T
cassette: Shimano CS-HG201, 11-36T
chain: KMC X9
front hub: CUBE Alloy Light, QR, 6-Bolt
rear hub: CUBE Alloy Light, QR, 6-Bolt
rims: CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc
tyres: Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.25
Stem: CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm
Handlebar: CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 680mm
Grips: ACID React
seat post: CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
seatclamp: CUBE Varioclose, 31.8mm
saddle: Natural Fit Venec Lite
headset: CUBE FPH868, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2", Semi-Integrated
pedals: ACID PP MTB
08-14-22, 06:44 PM
#2
Disco Infiltrator
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Folsom CA
Posts: 13,446
Bikes: Stormchaser, Paramount, Tilt, Samba tandem
Mentioned: 72 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3126 Post(s)
Liked 2,102 Times
in
1,366 Posts
The Cube is a mountain bike. It's not very fancy, but it will work. The suspension is slower because it has an oil damper in the right leg.
The X-fact is a commuter bike with mountain bike styling. The suspension seems springy because it's literally just a spring. Yes the shifting components are higher spec. But where they found any M785 derailleurs in 2022, who knows. Those are from eleven years ago.
The X-fact is a commuter bike with mountain bike styling. The suspension seems springy because it's literally just a spring. Yes the shifting components are higher spec. But where they found any M785 derailleurs in 2022, who knows. Those are from eleven years ago.
__________________
Genesis 49:16-17
Genesis 49:16-17
08-18-22, 04:54 PM
#3
Banned
I would start by deciding whether you want a hardtail bike or the heavier but more compliant full suspension ones. Another consideration is whether to get a mountain bike or a gravel bike. A dropper post adds a lot but these can be installed as a retrofit on most mountain and gravel bikes.
There are many great deals on Craigslist for used mountain bikes so unless you need a very large or very small frame a used carbon frame bike will cost roughly the same as a new aluminum frame bike.
There are many great deals on Craigslist for used mountain bikes so unless you need a very large or very small frame a used carbon frame bike will cost roughly the same as a new aluminum frame bike.
