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The established four-pivot system - Our perennial favourite - here agility, sporting seat position and low weight are combined with firm sports suspension travel. Size Tuned Kinematics 4-pivot with balanced sports geometry and classic appearance for performance-motivated riders in marathons and races and also suitable for touring. 100mm of fully active suspension travel available.
Size Tuned Kinematics: Size Tuned Kinematic it is another first from CUBE development an applied technology for 4 link bikes, which has proven itself in the market for Race, Touring and All Mountain. Multiple bike tests have been won with bikes with Size Tuned Kinematic technology. Our Size Tuned Kinematic ensure that reach and every bike, regardless of size has the same suspension characteristics. Whether a 16, 18, 20 or a 22 inch, the kinematic properties of the suspension will be the same, as will suspension travel. Size Tuned Kinematic uses a 3D Active Link lever, which ensures that forces are directly led to the damper, without compromising kinetics. Also, this system combines suspension movement with damper control. The Size Tuned Kinematic system can be found on all AMS bikes.
3D Active Link: Joining our AMS/Size Tuned Kinematic Size Tuned Kinematic rear train with the shock, we have developed our CUBE-specific 3D Active rocker. Next to its special three dimensional design this cold forged rocker has a very high specific density which gives it an extreme torsional stiffness.
Fox Custom Setup: Only a shock that really matches the frame will perform perfectly from a dynamic viewpoint. In close co-operation with Fox Racing we have developed a specific shock for the bike
FSP 4 Link: All our suspension models are ‘true’ four pivot models. One of the four pivots is situated between the rear stays and the seat tube. The pivots are placed in such positions that the rear train will follow the irregularities of the track in a natural way. The position of the pivots prevents a hardening of the suspension during braking. The power transmission to the rear wheel is optimal and without discernible pedal back lash.
FSS – Frame Save System: To protect our high-end aluminium frames these are built with the Cube Frame Save System replaceable derailleur hanger. The tread is in the hanger itself and not in the frame, as usual. In case of a crash this hanger can be easily and quickly replaced with a new one.
HPA – High Performance Aluminium: For high end we use High Performance
Aluminium in 7005 alloy which has a very low density combined with high strength due to the special alloy and the heat hardening treatment. By triple butting or like in the STEREO and FRITZZ models even quadruple butted tubing (meaning different wall thicknesses in one tube) aluminium tubes are reinforced where it is due and lightened where possible. In this way we succeed in getting the material where it is needed to cope with the forces.
Hydroforming System: A plain tube is placed in a mould with the form the tube will get. The tube is filled with a mixture of liquids, often an oil mixture, which is put under high pressure. It presses the material into the negative form of the mould and gives it is shape. Conform our mission, the manufacture of the part concentrates in the first place on technical and stability issues related to the forces and stresses the part will be subject to, and lower weight. But hydroforming certainly has also some design aspects. Hydroforming enables us to make optimally light, strong shapes and internal partitions for our frames.
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Reviews
Having been riding a hardtail for the last year around the trails of Margam and Afan doing quite a lot of miles I decided I needed something with a bit more comfort as the trails are not as smooth as they used to be (they regrade with big stone rather than small after rallys) which throws you about a bit. I decided to go for a full suspension cross country mountain bike. It was a Hard desicion to make. I wasnt sure if it would slow me down etc but having done a bit of homework it was in my head for a change and this bike was in my head and along came CRC big bike sale which totally made my mind up. The bike arrived in superfast time as always with CRC service.
The bike set up was fine but did have to tweak a few things. I bought the 20" (Im 5ft11" and weigh just over 13 stone), I found that the handle bar stem was long and the handle bars a bit wide but soon sorted that with the shorter stem off my hard tail and an easton Ea30 handlebar did the job I also pumped the shocks up a bit as they seemed a bit soft. Everything else was fine the components you get with this model are excellent and good value for money. I took her out on her maiden voyage and it didn't dissapoint, it was superb. It was just as fast as my hardtail but with 100% more comfort due to the rear shock which you can set to what terrain you a riding due to its pro pedal settings which is superb. The slx/xt gear combo is smooth as silk, the formula rx brakes are amazing and will stop you dead in your tracks,The whole ride is a joy! The bike just flies around the mountain with ease. Its great no more aching back muscles.
Conclusion Fast lightweight allround comfortable all suspension mountain bike will never go back to a hardtail as this bike is just as light. The racing red is very bright but thats how I like it. (Does come in black too which is also nice). Now that my palpatations have stopped after spending neally 1600 quid on a bike, which is a lot for me, I can now enjoy and justify it SUPERB! 5 stars form me.
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