Cube AMS Comp Suspension Bike 2010 From £1348.99    

Perfect control in every riding situation: 4-pivot with balanced sports geometry and classic appearance for ambitious riders in marathons on long trips and touring. With Size Tuned Kinematics 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. Our classic 4 link frames have a geometry that let´s the rear wheel travel in almost a vertical plane, that way, wheel base will not change when the bike is travelling through it´s suspension arc. This makes for a smooth, controlled ride, without power loss. Because the damper is close to the rear triangle of the bike, a progressive response is created, so even in rough terrain there is ample traction reserve. To all AMS models the same principle applies, a efficient and smooth chassis, with high ride dynamics and a very stable ride. Very little is lost of the riders´ energy, while the frame handles extremely well.

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.

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.

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.

Features:
• Frame: HPA 7005 Hydroform STK Triple Butted, FSP 4-Link-System
• Fork: Rock Shox Reba SL 100mm, Motion Control, PopLoc
• Rear Shock: Manitou Radium RL 165mm, Lockout
• Headset: FSA No.10 semi-integrated
• Stem: Easton EA30 Oversized
• Handlebars: Easton EA30 Lowriser Oversized
• Grips: CUBE Double Duometer
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M772 Shadow
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore FD-M591, Down Swing 34,9mm
• Shifters: Shimano Deore SL-M590 Rapidfire-Plus, 9-speed
• Brakes: Hayes Stroker Trail hydr. Discbrake (180/160mm)
• Chainset: Shimano Deore FC-M532 2-Piece 44x32x22, 175mm, Integrated BB
• Cassette: Shimano CS-HG50 11-32, 9-speed
• Chain: Shimano CN-HG53 108 links
• Wheelset: Sunringlé Ryde XMB Wheelset
• Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Kevlar Performance 2.25, Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2.25
• Tubes: Impac AV14
• Rim Tape: Schwalbe 20-559
• Pedals: Fasten Alu
• Saddle: RFR Natural Shape 0.1 M
• Seat Post: Easton EA30 31,6mm
• Seatclamp: Scape Varioclose 34.9mm
• Weight 12,70kg
    

 

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