{"id":18425,"date":"2016-04-01T11:20:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T10:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/04\/01\/first-look-friday-cube-ams-100-and-yt-capra-r4483\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T08:28:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T08:28:11","slug":"first-look-friday-cube-ams-100-and-yt-capra-r4483","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/first-look-friday-cube-ams-100-and-yt-capra-r4483\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look Friday: Cube AMS 100 and YT Capra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we&#8217;re previewing two German bikes, the Cube AMS 100 Race 29 and YT Capra CF Comp.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Cube AMS 100 Race 29<\/h2>\n<p>The AMS 100 aims to be a stiff and efficient cross-country and marathon racer. The full carbon frame uses a unique rocker for each size and the pivot point positioning also adjusts depending on the frame dimensions. The smallest 17&#8243; frame misses out on a second bottle cage mount within the front triangle but the 19&#8243; and up all have space.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-85021400-1459499455.jpg\" data-fileid=\"704301\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"704301\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Cube AMS 100 1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-85021400-1459499455.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Considering the retail price for the AMS 100 Race is R52,000, Cube take no shortcuts when it comes to components. The package includes a full 2&#215;11 Shimano XT groupset, RockShox&#8217;s tried and tested Reba and Monarch suspension, and a Fulcrum Red 66 wheelset with Schwalbe rubber.<\/p>\n<div style=\"table-layout: fixed; display:table; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\" class=\"article_table\">\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 50%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-07545200-1459499398.jpg\" data-fileid=\"704296\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"704296\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Cube AMS 100 2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-07545200-1459499398.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 50%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-39270900-1459499398.jpg\" data-fileid=\"704297\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"704297\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"Cube AMS 100 3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-39270900-1459499398.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specification<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"specsList clearfix\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, ARG, ERC, FSP 4-Link, AXH<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Colour<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">blackline<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Size<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">17&#8243;, 19&#8243;, 21&#8243;, 23&#8243;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Rock Shox Reba RL, Fast Black, PushLoc, 15QR Maxle, Tapered, 100mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Rock Shox Monarch RT3, 165x38mm, Open\/Pedal\/Lockout Mode, SV Air Canister<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shock Hardware<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Front: 22x8mm, Rear: 40x8mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">FSA Orbit I-t, Integrated, Top 1 1\/8&#8243;, Bottom 1 1\/2&#8243;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">CUBE Flat Race Bar Pro, 720mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Grips<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">CUBE Race Grip, 1-Clamp<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, RD-M8000-DGS, ShadowPlus, 11-Speed, Direct Mount<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, FD-M8025-D, Direct Mount, Down Swing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifters<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT SL-M8000-I, Direct Attach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brake System<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT BR-M8000, Hydr. Disc Brake (180\/160)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crankset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT, FC-M8000, 36x26T, 175mm (180mm for largest frame size)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano XT CS-M8000, 11-40<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Shimano CN-HG600-11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Fulcrum Red 66, 28\/28 Spokes, 15QR\/X12<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Front Tyre<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Schwalbe Rocket Ron Kevlar, 2.25, LiteSkin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Tyre<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Schwalbe Racing Ralph Kevlar, 2.25, LiteSkin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Selle Italia SC1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seat Post<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">CUBE Prolight, 31.6mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seat Clamp<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">CUBE Varioclose, 34.9mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Claimed weight<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">11.65 kg<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Retail Price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R52,000.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on Cube bikes in South Africa, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cubebikes.co.za\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.cubebikes.co.za\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">YT Capra CF Comp<\/h2>\n<p>YT have made a name for themselves offering high performance bikes at reasonable prices through a direct to market model. Once only available to those willing to make arrangements overseas, the German brand has recently become an option in the South African market.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-11823400-1459499398.jpg\" data-fileid=\"704298\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"704298\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"YT Capra 1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-11823400-1459499398.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Capra is a big hitting enduro bike. As the model name initials suggest, the CF Comp is a carbon frame model. In terms of specification, it is the first carbon model above the aluminium Capra range.<\/p>\n<div style=\"table-layout: fixed; display:table; width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\" class=\"article_table\">\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 50%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-39079600-1459499398.jpg\" data-fileid=\"704299\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"704299\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"YT Capra 2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-39079600-1459499398.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: table-cell; width: 50%; padding: 2px; vertical-align:top\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-61734500-1459499398.jpg\" data-fileid=\"704300\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"704300\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"YT Capra 3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-61734500-1459499398.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Virtual 4-Link rear suspension makes use of 165mm travel while a burly RockShox Lyrik 170mm fork handles the front of the bike. The CF Comp features a 1x drivetrain with a mix of SRAM X1 and Race Face components. SRAM Guide brakes stop an E*Thirteen TRS+ wheelset with Maxxis High Roller II tyres providing the grip.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specification<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"specsList clearfix\">\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Frame<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">high modular carbonfiber frame, V4L Virtual 4-Link rear suspension, X12 (142x12mm) DT Swiss through axle<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Size<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">S \/ M \/ L<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Fork<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Lyrik RCT3<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shock<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Travel Front\/Rear<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">170mm\/165mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Headset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Acros AIX-326 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Crankset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Race Face Turbine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Bottom Bracket<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Race Face Pressfit 30 (73)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain Guide<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">E*Thirteen TRS+ <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Rear Derailleur<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM X1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Shifter<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM X1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Cassette<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM XG 1150 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Chain<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM PC1130<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Brakes<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM Guide RS<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Discs<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SRAM Centerline (200)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Grips<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Sensus Disisdaboss <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Tyres<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Maxxis High Roller II<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Wheelset<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">E*Thirteen TRS+ <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Stem<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Race Face Atlas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Handlebar<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">Race Face Atlas (770)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Seatpost<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">RockShox Reverb Stealth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Saddle<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">SDG Duster YT Custom<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Claimed weight<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">13.50 kg<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"row_title\">Retail Price<\/span><span class=\"row_data\">R78,900.00<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on YT bikes in South Africa, contact sa@yt-industries.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. 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