First Look Friday: Cube AMS 100 and YT Capra

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing two German bikes, the Cube AMS 100 Race 29 and YT Capra CF Comp.

Cube AMS 100 Race 29

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″ frame misses out on a second bottle cage mount within the front triangle but the 19″ and up all have space.

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 2×11 Shimano XT groupset, RockShox’s tried and tested Reba and Monarch suspension, and a Fulcrum Red 66 wheelset with Schwalbe rubber.

Specification

• FrameC:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, ARG, ERC, FSP 4-Link, AXH
• Colourblackline
• Size17″, 19″, 21″, 23″
• ForkRock Shox Reba RL, Fast Black, PushLoc, 15QR Maxle, Tapered, 100mm
• ShockRock Shox Monarch RT3, 165x38mm, Open/Pedal/Lockout Mode, SV Air Canister
• Shock HardwareFront: 22x8mm, Rear: 40x8mm
• HeadsetFSA Orbit I-t, Integrated, Top 1 1/8″, Bottom 1 1/2″
• StemCUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm
• HandlebarCUBE Flat Race Bar Pro, 720mm
• GripsCUBE Race Grip, 1-Clamp
• Rear DerailleurShimano XT, RD-M8000-DGS, ShadowPlus, 11-Speed, Direct Mount
• Front DerailleurShimano XT, FD-M8025-D, Direct Mount, Down Swing
• ShiftersShimano XT SL-M8000-I, Direct Attach
• Brake SystemShimano XT BR-M8000, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160)
• CranksetShimano XT, FC-M8000, 36x26T, 175mm (180mm for largest frame size)
• CassetteShimano XT CS-M8000, 11-40
• ChainShimano CN-HG600-11
• WheelsetFulcrum Red 66, 28/28 Spokes, 15QR/X12
• Front TyreSchwalbe Rocket Ron Kevlar, 2.25, LiteSkin
• Rear TyreSchwalbe Racing Ralph Kevlar, 2.25, LiteSkin
• SaddleSelle Italia SC1
• Seat PostCUBE Prolight, 31.6mm
• Seat ClampCUBE Varioclose, 34.9mm
• Claimed weight11.65 kg
• Retail PriceR52,000.00

For more information on Cube bikes in South Africa, visit http://www.cubebikes.co.za/

YT Capra CF Comp

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.

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.

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.

Specification

• Framehigh modular carbonfiber frame, V4L Virtual 4-Link rear suspension, X12 (142x12mm) DT Swiss through axle
• SizeS / M / L
• ForkRockShox Lyrik RCT3
• ShockRockShox Monarch Plus RC3
• Travel Front/Rear170mm/165mm
• HeadsetAcros AIX-326
• CranksetRace Face Turbine
• Bottom BracketRace Face Pressfit 30 (73)
• Chain GuideE*Thirteen TRS+
• Rear DerailleurSRAM X1
• ShifterSRAM X1
• CassetteSRAM XG 1150
• ChainSRAM PC1130
• BrakesSRAM Guide RS
• DiscsSRAM Centerline (200)
• GripsSensus Disisdaboss
• TyresMaxxis High Roller II
• WheelsetE*Thirteen TRS+
• StemRace Face Atlas
• HandlebarRace Face Atlas (770)
• SeatpostRockShox Reverb Stealth
• SaddleSDG Duster YT Custom
• Claimed weight13.50 kg
• Retail PriceR78,900.00

For more information on YT bikes in South Africa, contact sa@yt-industries.com