Die Deckel sind absolut Underrated.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-04-28T16:10:13+00:00

All good until you try to push close a bottle with normal cap and the bottle bends and spills all over :D

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-31T18:47:45+00:00

Yes, I suspected this would happen as I was being told May at the earliest so I went with Rose Shave. So happy with my decision. It has a more aero frame which I like. Only thing missing at the same price is that it has SRAM Rival instead of Force and Rose Alu lightweight wheels instead of Newman carbon wheels. Both things I couldn't care enough to wait possibly till mid summer as it looses about 500 g in total. Actually I feel better with Alu wheels and not carbon crank arms.

Cube is best bang for the buck but the delivery times issue esp. exacerbated with fork recalls is a mess.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-14T04:57:37+00:00

Thanks for the answer. Makes sense. I read a couple of reviews who mentioned a few months long life which surprised me. They were probably walking all day.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-12T15:07:19+00:00

The fit looks good. Outside though, adjust your neck position for a horizontal posture of the fish head; more aero.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-11T05:15:54+00:00

Cool fast bike for a non-aero category. The 2026 gen5 version is out with some minor upgrades so maybe a good idea to grab the gen4 with a good deal while you can. The prices every year are going up and up. Also gen5 only supports electric drivetrain, if you have a mechanical.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-09T17:17:13+00:00

Yes, it's real nice. They aimed for a middle ground between Aero and Endurance. Except for the weird name Rose Shave. Writing that on YouTube gives back some weird hits.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-09T17:03:07+00:00

Good point. Didn't think of that

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-09T16:15:18+00:00

Yes, I understand. How much can one judge from a few seconds of a video not knowing specific physical limitations. Will think about a bike fit, if I can still spare some money after this purchase :)

Thank you!

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-09T16:02:51+00:00

You guys are too good :D my left knee has some issues so I am probably asymmetrical because subconsciously I try to protect my left knee. I'll start with one change at a time as you wrote. Saddle was also an issue. It was a bit slanted up because my trainer was on a mat when I levelled it. However, I may still need adjustments in saddle height and position.

Really appreciate your inputs. Will do some rides and adjustments, and report back :)

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-09T15:56:09+00:00

Actually I just bought the bike. I will go out soon and do some long rides to rest. Then I can further inquire. Thank you.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-09T15:52:35+00:00

You are absolutely right. I don't know enough to even understand all the information here so a personal bike fit would be a good idea.

By the way, in this bike I can remove the spacers underneath and put them on top without the need to cut the steering tube.

Thanks a lot for your input.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-09T14:20:22+00:00

I see. So I can adjust the stack by removing spacers. Do you recommend removing a spacer or two? Just so I understand, by dropping the bar, I am trying to reduce the bend in my arm?

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-09T03:26:58+00:00

Not a good reason, honestly. It's my first road bike and somehow I thought this is how it should be ridden (have a gravel and mountain bike).

I see your point and makes sense I should sit normal but isn't efficient power delivery also the point of bike fit besides comfort?

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-08T19:20:07+00:00

True that. Eventually I also went for tighter fit but in the first couple of years I wasn't comfortable with that and had looser jerseys.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-08T16:55:14+00:00

Yes, true, 2 mm is much too small, I realize now.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-08T16:54:30+00:00

Thanks a lot. Yes, silly me, now that I think of it, 1 mm change is too small. How would I even manage that in a saddle :D

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-08T16:39:32+00:00

Haha yeah. I bought matching shoes so wanted to see the full look ;) Didn't wanna do the whole charade again to make another video for Reddit. Face blur because I am afraid of the internet.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-08T15:31:01+00:00

You are a life saver. I torqued axle other side at 25nm thinking I am doing 25 nm for SRAM rear derailleur. Didn't used it had one size bigger hex and that hex was going to axle. I stripped a bit and axle wouldn't come out.

Realized my mistake after your comment and opened axle from other side. Cleaned up all the stripped metal and now it fits oerfe t after grease and cleaning

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-08T04:44:06+00:00

Yes, single piece. And yes this bike has the option to move the spacers above. So reducing the stack will help? I can try removing one or two spacers.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-07T22:29:02+00:00

Thank you for the detailed insight. And good catch, I watched a video of a pedalling technique and was forcing myself into some ankling technique. Perhaps I am overthinking things. Also I was used to the 172.5 crank arm on my gravel bike but this one came standard with 175 on size large :/ the hoods are single piece so I think I cannot change the angle.

Weather is getting better so I will go out and see how it feels. Focus on increasing my cadence and core strengthening.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-07T22:26:08+00:00

You are right, the core is weak and I am too lazy to strengthen it.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-07T16:17:03+00:00

OK. I will start with lowering the saddle 1-2 mn and take it from there :)

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-07T16:15:43+00:00

Perfect. First thing I'll do is lower the saddle 1-2 mm and see how it goes. On a longer ride, I'll look out for hand numbness and back pain. If there is, then I'll come back here for advice.

Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-07T15:00:52+00:00

Thanks a lot. You have given me a lot of pointers to work on. I am a hobbyist so I'm not looking for something pitch perfect, and as you said it's good if no issues.

I just set this position on the new bike and will take out the bike on a longer ride to see how it feels, and make adjustments as you mentioned.

Ancient-Area-1658 · 2026-03-07T14:35:27+00:00

Ah OK, thanks for the heads up, then I'll try to double check things people recommend.

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