![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, it lacks the tapered head tube, wide ‘Boost’ back end and other future-proofing features of pricier bikes. Not least because that’s the one part of a bike you can’t upgrade or significantly modify. ![]() While there are inevitably aspects of the Two Cubed that need to be worked around, its geometry and overall shape really stand out for the money. Although the 60mm stem is longer than I’d choose, the 760mm flat bar gives ample steering leverage. The rims are drilled for car-type Schrader valves, not the Presta style found on most MTBs. While the Smart Sam rear tyre is tough and fast-rolling, it’s got definite slip issues off-road. The Schwalbe Tough Tom front tyre is a remould of the classic Nobby Nic tread and gives acceptable dry-conditions grip despite its hard-compound rubber. It has a RockShox fork too, even if the 30mm legs and coil spring with fixed rebound make it a skinny and not very adjustable unit. You get a 3×9 Shimano crankset, gears and hydraulic brakes. Its contemporary geometry and impressive kit make it a great buy for the price Mick Kirkman / Immediate Media Calibre Two Cubed kitĬalibre has managed to fit kit that would shame most big-brand bikes costing well over £500. To minimise costs, Calibre doesn’t do XS or XL sizes, but there’s a choice of two colours. If you’re not worried about lifting the bottom bracket even higher, there’s room for bigger tyres too. The lack of bottle bosses on the seat tube means you can slam the fixed post right down though, and it’s a ride-smoothing 27.2mm number. There are no upper rack mounts to match those on the dropouts and no routing for a stealth dropper. While the high bottom bracket improves pedal clearance, it can give a slightly precarious feel in corners. The 44mm head tube means you can upgrade to a tapered fork at a later date. The wheelbase is also the long.Īt 67.5 degrees, the head angle is relaxed enough to add stability without being too stubborn at low speeds. That includes a 465mm reach on the large size, which makes it longer than the Voodoo Hoodoo and Vitus Nucleus, and a lot lengthier than most bikes at this price. It runs on 650b (rather than 26in) wheels and gets a new frame with impressively up-to-date trail geometry. ![]()
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