So, as mentioned in the previous post, i've finally got around to upgrading from my entry level Giant Defy 4 (2010) having got to the point that the money spent on maintaining my previous bike was well beyond its original value.
The new ride is a Cube Agree GTC Race (2014). At 61cm it's a few cm larger than my previous 58cm (XL) frame and with racier lines. Also, it's a step into the new world of carbon fibre road bikes which hopefully once I've shed a few pounds will really come into its own on the hill climbs.
With combined Ultegra/105 components it should run like a dream and I'm very much looking forward to getting the miles in on my return to Wales.
See below for the full spec:
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| Cube Agree GTC Race Compact 2014 |
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| FSA Chainset with 105 SPD-SL Pedals |
- Frame: GTC, Monocoque, Advanced Twin Mold Technology
- Forks: CUBE CSL Race Carbon, Tapered
- Chainset: FSA Gossamer Pro, 50x34T, 170mm (50/53cm), 172,5mm (56/58/60cm), 175mm (62/64cm)
- Brake/Shift Levers: Shimano Ultegra ST-6800
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra FD-6800BL, Clamp 34.9mm
- Rear Derailleur:Shimano Ultegra RD-6800SS, 2x11-Speed
- Wheels: MAVIC Aksium S
- Tyres: MAVIC Aksion, 65A Compound, 25-622
- Front Brake: Shimano 105 BR-5700
- Rear Brake: Shimano 105 BR-5700
- Handlebars: CUBE Wing Race Bar, Compact
- Handlebar Tape: CUBE Grip Control
- Headset: FSA Orbit I-t integrated, top 1 1/8", bottom 1 1/2
- Stem: CUBE Performance Pro, 31.8mm
- Saddle: Selle Italia X1 Road
- Seatpost: CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
- Seatclamp: RFR Close 31.8mm
