KTM 2000 or Cube Attempt

tech

ok looking at the Strada 2000 or the Cube Attempt,

more or less the same spec, is it down to preference ???

are there Pro's and Cons?

coolbeans

OP, don't be lazy. Put up a few pics and specs and then the anointed one shall emerge.

On a more helpful note 'Attempt' is a stupid name and implies defeat.

kincsem

The KTM is on the big ring so will go faster.

smacl

The Cube pictured is a triple, which thinking of the Wall last weekend, can have its uses. I like the look of the Cubes even though Attempt is a pretty odd choice of name.

sham2

Are you sure you can get the Attempt? They were pretty much unavailable in Ireland since May when I was looking for one. I was told September was the earliest and then next year!!

petethedrummer

Just from looking at the pics, the KTM seems a better spec.

If you could cut and paste the spec details it would make it easier to judge.

tech

Sorry here are the Spec

KTM
FRAME KTM Strada - Alloy 7005 triplebut ted
49/52/55/57/59/62
FORK KTM Strada - Carbon MK-GM-F5High-End Carbon-Road-Race-ForkMonocoque Design, alloy Shaft
GEAR LEVEL Shimano 105
rear derailleur Shimano 105
front derailleur Shimano 105
sprocket Shimano 105
gear ratio 12-27 / 50-34
chainset Shimano 105
bottom bracket BB-Par ts for 105
front brake Shimano 105
rear brake Shimano 105
brake lever Shimano 105
front hub Shimano WH-RS10-A Wheelset
rear hub Shimano WH-RS10-A Wheelset
rims Shimano WH-RS10-A Wheelset
spokes 16/20 Spokes
tires Continental Ultra Spor t 23-622 folding
headset Ritchey Road Comp-Drop-In
stem Ritchey OE -6°
handle bar Ritchey OE Road
saddle Selle Italia Q-BIK XC
seat post Ritchey Comp 27.2/300
weight 8,8 kg without pedals


Cube

Frame:
Alu Superlite 7005 AMF Double Butted, RFR-Geometry, inner cable routing
Fork:
Dedacciai DBHT Black Hole Technology Carbon
Chainset:
Shimano FC-R600 2-Piece Compact 50x34T, integrated BB
Cranks:
-
Chainrings:
-
Cassette:
Shimano 105 CS-5700 11-28T, 10-speed
Chain:
Shimano 105 CN-5700 106 links
Front Hub:
-
Rear Hub:
-
Front derailleur:
Shimano 105 FD-5700BL
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano 105 RD-5700SS
Front Brake:
Shimano BR-R560
Rear Brake:
Shimano BR-R560
Brake Levers:
Shimano 105 ST-5700, 10-speed
Pedals:
N/A-We have a wide range of bike pedals online and most have 10% off the RRP.
Handlebars:
FSA Wing Compact Oversized
Stem:
FSA OS190 Oversized
Headset:
FSA No.10 semi-integrated
Grips/Bar Tape:
CUBE Grip Control
Saddle:
RFR Natural Shape 0.2 R
Seatpost:
FSA SL280 31.6mm
Rims:
-
Front Tyre:
Schwalbe Ultremo ZX 23x622
Rear Tyre:
Schwalbe Ultremo ZX 23x622
Inner Tubes:
Impac RR
Shifters:
-
Extras:
Wheelset : Fulcrum Racing 7 Custom

petethedrummer

There's not much in it. One isn't miles better than the other. Both are good bikes.

Just get the one you like the look of.

tech

ok thanks for options, im 5foot 8"

I have the choice of a 52cm or a 55cm frame ....

insinkerator

For what its worth, I was looking at both of them, ended up getting a Canyon Roadlite 7.0

Not that I want to complicate the decision any more

petethedrummer

Can you try the 52 and 55 for size? either one could be fine for you. Both actually might feel ok, so its a judgement call really. Here's someone with the same dilemma.............. http://forums.roadbikereview.com/bikes-frames-forks/size-matters-241541.html

.......so we're none the wiser really, but you have at least narrowed it down to the two most likely sizes. Test ride both and don't let a bike shop sell you something that doesn't feel right just because its the only one they have left.

Timmyboy

I got a KTM Strada 3000 (the big differences from the KTM Strada 2000 being the Mavic Aksium versus Shimano wheels and the Ultegra versus 105 groups).

I'm happy with the bike it's good.

I do think that given your options I would go for the KTM Strada 2000.

Good frame, good components.