November 23, 20232 yr Hi, my height is 176 cm, I have put a deposit on a new cube reaction pro in medium size, the bike shop thought the size looked right for me, when I tried the bikes for size m, they did not have pedals on! So was hard for me to judge the size properly! I was in a bit of a rush so just went for the medium. Anyone got one of these bikes to give my an idea on what size they have got? I am supposed to be collecting the bike on Saturday, so could ask them to change it for the large size. Sorry, might sound a stupid question, but it’s a lot of money to spend on the wrong bike.
November 23, 20232 yr Author dont it have a dropper post? Hi, No it doesn’t! I could have paid extra for one, but don’t think would use it to be honest.
November 23, 20232 yr you dont want that thing up ur ass going down hill fast if you cant fully extend ur leg when pedaling it can kill ur knees i cant even touch the floor on my bike.
November 23, 20232 yr I am supposed to be collecting the bike on Saturday, so could ask them to change it for the large size. Simple solution then. Make sure its got pedals on and take it for a test ride.
November 23, 20232 yr Author Simple solution then. Make sure its got pedals on and take it for a test ride. Simple solution then. Make sure its got pedals on and take it for a test ride. it was my own cockup not test riding it first ♂️ feel bad because he has already got the bike in for me! But after doing more research, looks like I should have defo gone for the large frame.
November 23, 20232 yr after doing more research, looks like I should have defo gone for the large frame. What makes you say that? You're only 5ft 9 Medium sounds about right to me in Cube sizing. What was this 'research' ??
November 23, 20232 yr thats m id not want a large frame even with a dropper post esp for fast off road down hill as even more waight and why dh frames are tiny
November 23, 20232 yr Author What makes you say that? You're only 5ft 9 Medium sounds about right to me in Cube sizing. What was this 'research' ?? https://www.wheelbase.co.uk/product/electric-bikes/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro-625-2023/ This is one of my local bike shops and there size guide on here says large straight away and spoke with a couple of mates that are big into there mountain biking and they reckon will be way to small for me. To be fair it did feel quite good to sit on, was just a shame it didn’t have the pedals on so could try it. Do you reckon it should be ok? I was just worried about having to put the seat post right up to the limit! As I had a bad accident a few years ago with a seat post snapping! I was also worried about sitting to upright, with it being to small a frame ♂️
November 23, 20232 yr Author [ATTACH type=full" alt="DSC_0078_02.JPG]55242[/ATTACH] thats m id not want a large frame even with a dropper post esp for fast off road down hill as even more waight and why dh frames are tiny The one I have got is not full suspension
November 23, 20232 yr Author The one I have got is not full suspension Sorry I di [ATTACH type=full" alt="DSC_0078_02.JPG]55242[/ATTACH] thats m id not want a large frame even with a dropper post esp for fast off road down hill as even more waight and why dh frames are tiny sorry I sent pics before finishing message ♂️ the one I have gone for is a hard tail, not sure if that makes much odds on sizing?
November 23, 20232 yr Author What makes you say that? You're only 5ft 9 Medium sounds about right to me in Cube sizing. What was this 'research' ?? I also saw on another website that 5ft 9 was the absolute max size for a medium.
November 23, 20232 yr https://www.wheelbase.co.uk/product/electric-bikes/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro-625-2023/ This is one of my local bike shops and there size guide on here says large straight away and spoke with a couple of mates that are big into there mountain biking and they reckon will be way to small for me. To be fair it did feel quite good to sit on, was just a shame it didn’t have the pedals on so could try it. Do you reckon it should be ok? I was just worried about having to put the seat post right up to the limit! As I had a bad accident a few years ago with a seat post snapping! I was also worried about sitting to upright, with it being to small a frame ♂
November 23, 20232 yr if its for town and canal paths ect then it wont be a problem as use a carbon seat post atm but a dropper post is a must for off road and down hill. just on that bike if you wanted one you will need to run the cable inside the frame and can be a right pita. if it is not right for you then say you you dont want it or 500 quid off buyers market atm
November 23, 20232 yr Author [ATTACH type=full" alt="55245]55245[/ATTACH] Cheers for this mate sounds ok by the looks of this! Just seem to get so many mixed reviews etc on the sizes.
November 23, 20232 yr Author if its for town and canal paths ect then it wont be a problem as use a carbon seat post atm but a dropper post is a must for off road and down hill. just on that bike if you wanted one you will need to run the cable inside the frame and can be a right pita. if it is not right for you then say you you dont want it or 500 quid off buyers market atm I got him down to £2275 with free mudguards and a free insurance approved D lock as well so you reckon the size sounds ok for my height? I do really like the bike and colour as well if its for town and canal paths ect then it wont be a problem as use a carbon seat post atm but a dropper post is a must for off road and down hill. just on that bike if you wanted one you will need to run the cable inside the frame and can be a right pita. if it is not right for you then say you you dont want it or 500 quid off buyers market atm i got him down to £2275 with free mudguards and insurance approved D lock as well do you reckon the size will be ok for my height? I really do like the bike and colour, I have attached a link for the one I have gone for. Also how much are the dropper posts? https://onyerbike.com/products/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro-625
November 23, 20232 yr For max power on the downstroke, you want maximum leg extension utilising your calf muscles. https://www.bicycling.com/training/a20021262/pedaling-mechanics/ if you cant fully extend ur leg when pedaling it can kill ur knees i cant even touch the floor on my bike. My feet can't touch the ground either, I sort of fall to one side stopped at traffic lights.
November 23, 20232 yr Cheers for this mate sounds ok by the looks of this! Just seem to get so many mixed reviews etc on the sizes. If you were buying a Giant, then you'd probably be an ML. But as most other bike brands don't have this intermediate sizing, then while you might be on the taller end of Medium, I think you'd be much more of the short end of Large! So at 5 ft 9, I do think its the medium that would be the closest to the right size! (unless Cube have radically changed their sizing over the last few years!!)
November 24, 20232 yr you dont want that thing up ur ass going down hill fast if you cant fully extend ur leg when pedaling it can kill ur knees i cant even touch the floor on my bike. Thats maybe a bit high. I was shown back in those early days, that the correct height on the saddle was tiptoes when on the ground. The number of people you see riding with their knees bent when in the down stroke is shocking. Just makes you wonder what the bike shop staff were doing selling folk a bike thats clearly too small. Knee replacements in their future. there was a very nice deal in Pauls currently. Yamaha motor of which i know nothing about, but carbon, with fox factory shocks F&R for £3k is a good deal https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/r-raymon-fullray-150e-110-electric-mountain-bike-carbonblack__11752 Edited November 24, 20232 yr by AndyBike
November 24, 20232 yr Thats maybe a bit high. I was shown back in those early days, that the correct height on the saddle was tiptoes when on the ground.
November 24, 20232 yr Use frame size calculator https://www.cube.eu/de-en/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro-625-allroad-flashgrey-n-green/b7e08c0e82f90582afbf000f233dd253 Medium frame should be fine for you. Nice bike BTW Edited November 24, 20232 yr by Az.
November 24, 20232 yr Author Use frame size calculator https://www.cube.eu/de-en/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro-625-allroad-flashgrey-n-green/b7e08c0e82f90582afbf000f233dd253 Medium frame should be fine for you. Nice bike BTW Cheers mate collecting it tomorrow! I was just worried about having to have to put the seat up to high. I think would probably be better to be a tad smaller than to big.
November 24, 20232 yr Author Cheers mate collecting it tomorrow! I was just worried about having to have to put the seat up to high. I think would probably be better to be a tad smaller than to big. Cheers mate collecting it tomorrow! I was just worried about having to have to put the seat up to high. I think would probably be better to be a tad smaller than to big. This is the one I have gone for https://onyerbike.com/products/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro-625
November 24, 20232 yr Cheers mate collecting it tomorrow! I was just worried about having to have to put the seat up to high. I think would probably be better to be a tad smaller than to big. I would say there is a chance you might gat away with large size, but medium should be the obvious choice. There is no way to tell you that without you trying bike by yourself. Cube size calculator is best option if you can't test bike before buying. A lot depends also on how confident you are. Beginners like saddle very low, while more advanced riders like saddle high.
November 24, 20232 yr My personal choice has always been for a smaller frame than generally suggested; even though I like the saddle high. The one issue I've had with a smaller frame has been getting the bars high enough; bat that's fairly easily solved too.
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