1/8/2024 0 Comments Cube travel pro review![]() ![]() No rusty chain or oily legs - Oli Woodman / Immediate Media Cube Travel SL ride impressionsįor a bike of this kind, the Cube is entertaining to ride and its relative lack of weight means it feels surprisingly spritely too. The Shimano M315 hydraulic disc brakes fitted to this model are hard to fault with plenty of control and power whatever the weather (and two heavily loaded panniers in place). Regularly cleaning and lubricating a drivetrain is a first world problem at best, but it’s one you can forego with this Cube thanks to the Gates Belt Drive transmission.Ĭompared to a chain, it’s a clean and quiet way to feed motion to the Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub gear. The Alfine hub gear requires patience at times but does suit the overall feel of the bike - Oli Woodman / Immediate Media Despite all of that kit, this bike weighs only 13.8kg for a 58cm model. It already arrives loaded with everything a serious commuter bike should have, including a decent rear rack, full-length mudguards and LED lights powered by a bike dynamo at the front wheel. Its stealthy black paint finish is tough and prevents unnecessary attention, for when the bike is parked in town centres. The no frills aluminium frameset of the Cube places its rider upright and with a very clear view of the road ahead. It arrives with everything a serious commuter requires to clock up serious miles and - thanks to some clever spec choices - requires an exceptionally low amount of maintenance.Ĭube Travel SL frame and kit Belt-driven transmission is quiet and smooth under foot but did require infrequent tension adjustment - Oli Woodman / Immediate Media The Travel SL is great to ride, can be loaded like a mule and has proven to be utterly reliable. ![]() Best hybrid bikes for 2018: a buyer's guide to find what you need.Best bike: our buyer's guide to which bicycle type you should buy in 2018.If you’re looking for a reliable bike to get you and your possessions around then Cube’s Travel SL sure takes some beating. A Shimano dynamo front hub means you'll never be stuck in the dark - Oli Woodman / Immediate Media ![]()
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