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    #2
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    I heart that purple/black Marin paintjob. Unfortunately I've no comments on the rest.


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    magicbastarder
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    why put sram shifters on an otherwise shimano build? on the cube, i mean.


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    GoHardOrGoHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭GoHardOrGoHome


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    why put sram shifters on an otherwise shimano build? on the cube, i mean.

    That is strange alright!


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    GoHardOrGoHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭GoHardOrGoHome


    The Cube components seem to be pretty high spec but it's a good bit cheaper than the SRAM Apex which I believe is quite a bit lower compared to Ultegra.


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    Mefistofelino
    Registered Users Posts: 1,852 ✭✭✭Mefistofelino


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    why put sram shifters on an otherwise shimano build? on the cube, i mean.

    Photo shows them as Ultegra.
    SRAM levers wouldn't be compatible with an Ultegra mech - different pull ratios afaik


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    headbanger.
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭headbanger.


    Cube's spec is incorrect on CRC, here is the link to the page on manufacturer's site:
    https://www.cube.eu/en/2019/bikes/road/road-cyclocross/cross-race/cube-cross-race-sl-rednorange-2019/

    So it has a complete Ultegra hydraulic groupset which is two levels higher than the Apex.

    Marin has it's own advantages - 1x drivetrain, tubeless compatible wheels and tyres (which are also wider than on the Cube), flared handlebars, carbon seatpost.

    Cube looks like a better value for money but, in my opinion, all these advantages of the Marin will bring more benefits for off-road ride than just a better groupset.


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    detones
    Registered Users Posts: 963 ✭✭✭detones


    Discounts on crc are meaningless as for most online retailers. Great value with planet x for cx bikes. Full carbon sram force for 1400.


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    GoHardOrGoHome
    Registered Users Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭GoHardOrGoHome


    headbanger. wrote: »
    Cube's spec is incorrect on CRC, here is the link to the page on manufacturer's site:
    https://www.cube.eu/en/2019/bikes/road/road-cyclocross/cross-race/cube-cross-race-sl-rednorange-2019/

    So it has a complete Ultegra hydraulic groupset which is two levels higher than the Apex.

    Marin has it's own advantages - 1x drivetrain, tubeless compatible wheels and tyres (which are also wider than on the Cube), flared handlebars, carbon seatpost.

    Cube looks like a better value for money but, in my opinion, all these advantages of the Marin will bring more benefits for off-road ride than just a better groupset.

    Ah yes, I see it's 2x11 Ultegra and I'd really prefer a 1x set up.


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