Cube Travel EXC Touring 2020 2020 Iridium – 21 Iridium
The Travel is an attractive bike to look at and feature high-quality components that promise to make it both comfortable and safe. But we could not help but feel a slight sportiness has been injected into it as well. It is a great piece of kit. Read full review
Cube Travel Review
The Travel touring bike is one of Cube’s more stylish additions to the market. It is designed around a lightweight construction and comfortable ride quality along with a versatile sense of purpose that you can enjoy anywhere from long distance touring to running your daily errands.
The construction components begin with the frame which is an aluminum Superlite Trekking Sport 29 Taper which is double butted. The fork is also 29 Tapered and rigid aluminum. The entire drive train is supplied by Shimano so it is very reliable and efficient and durable. Combined with the stiffness of the frame and the racy riding position, it generates as much forward motion as possible out of what you thrust into the peddles. And if you should find yourself in a need to stop in a hurry, you can rely on the Tektro HD-M285 Hydraulic Disc brakes to cut the speed in no time.
While it can take some punishment, the Cube Travel is more suited for biking on normal roads and dirt trails. This is more of an everyday bike that you can live with without much trouble. The SL model, for instance, uses a drive belt instead of a chain which requires less maintenance and is less noisy. The handling is supple and responsive even when the bike has a bag full of groceries on its back. The Travel weighs over 15 kilograms. That is certainly not race bike territory. While it is not exactly slow either, speed should not be your greatest expectation of this bike. What matters more is the riding experience and practicality.
+Pros:
- Stylish looks
- Comfort oriented design
- Smooth drivetrain
- Good handling
-Cons:
- Heavy
The Verdict
The Cube Travel is a well-rounded good looking daily companion, able to occupy its rider happily in a variety of different journeys.
Cube Travel EXC Touring BikeCube created this Touring bike to effortlessly take on different terrain types and to offer you reliable control and comfort, even on long rides. To ensure simplicity of use and maintenance, it comes with a simple Gates belt drivetrain with Shimano internal gears. This means there’s no more oily clothes or adjusting of gears, so you can just jump on and enjoy the ride.Gates Belt Drive with Shimano GearsThis very capable tourer comes with a reliable Shimano Alfine 8-speed internally geared rear hub, a Gates belt drive chainset and a Gates sprocket. This gives you the range you need without the maintenance of external gears. It also comes with all the main accessories for your touring holiday, including mudguards, lights a rear pannier and a kickstand. The Travel EXC is also ready for front low rider panniers should you need to carry even more gear for your journey.Wide Tyre Clearance for Off-Road RidingAlthough it has a simple, understated look, don’t let this deceive you. This is a touring bike that’s ready to go anywhere. The ideal choice for those exploring the roads less travelled or off-road altogether, this bike has clearance for up to 700x45c tyres should you feel the need to increase from the 700x35c ones fitted. Plus, with Shimano hydraulic disc brakes on board, you’ll stop in an instant on all terrains and in all weathers.Features: Frame: Aluminium Superlite Urban Double Butted Fork: Aluminium Rigid Headset: FSA Orbit Z, Semi-Integrated 1 1/8″ Stem: Cube Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm Handlebar: Cube Rise Trail Bar, 680mm Grips: Natural Fit Comfort Shifters: Shimano Alfine SL-S7000 Front Derailleur: N/A Rear Derailleur: N/A Brakes: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc brakes, 160/160mm rotors Crankset: Gates S150 CDN, 46T, 170mm Bottom Bracket: Thun Zumba Cassette: Gates Rear Sprocket CDN, 22T Chain: Gates CDN, 113T Wheelset: Front Hub: Shimano DH-3D37, Hub Dynamo, QR, Centerlock; Rear Hub: Shimano Alfine SG-S7001, 8-Speed; Rims: Cube EX21, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, Kevlar, 37-622 (700x35c) Saddle: Natural Fit Sequence+ Seatpost: Cube Performance Post, 27.2mm Lights: Front: Busch&Müller Lumotec IQ-XS N Plus; Rear: Busch&Müller Toplight 2C Kickstand: CUBEstand Pro, Adjustable Mudguards: ACID 45 Bell: Knog Oi Carrier: ACID Semi-Integrated Carrier, ACID RILink Adapter Compatible Weight: 13.9kgEasy AssemblyWhen you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools are conveniently included in the box.Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive: All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.Buy Cube Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
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