Cube Agree GTC frame problems

Some interesting feedback here. Especially as Cube have done well in many bike tests.
At least they seem to act correctly if a problem does arise.

Just had my 2011 Agree GTC SL frame replaced due to crack around the BB. Originally I had noticed the slightest mark on the frame the first time I cleaned the bike when it was new but assumed it was a paint defect. After a year and doing nearly 4500 miles on it, during a trip to the Alps last summer the bike developed a loud click from the BB caused by the crack having grown to about 20mm in a line around the bearing.
Dealer "lifecycle" was really helpful. Frame was changed to 2013 model so have fingers crossed that any design issues with this model frame have been fixed or more likely it was a manufacturing defect (dealer assured me that mine was the only road bike they'd had issues with and crack grew from mark that was present when bike was new).
Still love it.

I'm researching buying a road bike for first time, cube agree looks a great package.
Had a conversation with a guy from a LBS and he said avoid cube - when asked why, he said they are seeing a lot of cube bikes with cracked frames around bottom bracket - bikes are about 3 years old. Someone above has suggested something similar, and most of other comments are regard newer bikes.
Hope no one experiences any issues, but I'm steering clear, as so many other options at competitive prices and specs.

Sounds as if you've been unlucky as I've never heard of Cube having general frame problems and I've had mine for over a year. You should be well inside the warranty period - have you contacted Cube?

bought a cube agree 5 months ago and the frame has just cracked gone chain side near the sprocket brilliant bike up until that point friend has the same bime and nothing wrong with his bike had never heard that there were problems with the frames or may have looked elsewhere

Bought a Cube Agree GTC at the start of the summer. It's taken a bit of getting used to after riding a hybrid for years but it's a lovely bike and I've had no problems at all.

Hi I had a cube agree 2008 version(i think) the frame cracked at the bottom bracket, It was just out of the 2 year warranty by 1 month. They wouldn't do anything. Riding a scott now.

i have the GTC race 2012 and is a fantastic piece of kit, and i would highly recommend it you get a lot of bike for the money...
steer of that LBS they are talking out off their backside

I ride a Cube Agree GTC. Im 15 stone plus and can say for sure there are no frame problems. The frame sizes do come up a little small though. I usually ride 58cm bikes (Specialized) but had to get a 60cm with Cube to get the same ride. Great bike though, loving every minute on it

GET A CANYON INSTEAD! Cheaper and better.

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they'll make a good bit more margin out of a specialized or cannondale.

I am a 15 stone lump and I have riden an Agree for 6 months, no problems to report!

Although I don't think I've ever seen a Cube in the flesh, I don't buy the idea that frames from a particular brand are any more problematic than from any others. That's assuming that you're talking about the prominent/reputable brands, and obviously there's no accounting for the odd duff one- something all brands have- but they're all pretty much made in the same small set of factories, and have the same parts bolted on to them. You're essentially buying on personal preference and price/spec rather than any of them being `better' than the others IMO.

So, I reckon your LBS is talking rubbish and wants you to buy something he has (duh!). Dunno what he means by frames being 'out of date', although obviously some do remain unchanged for a few years- again for all brands.

That said, if you're not necessarily that up on bikes there might be something to be said for getting something from your LBS rather than somewhere online or further away. Depends on the shop though, personally I've always found the benefits of LBSs to be vastly overstated.

I'm going to guess the shop that told you not to don't sell Cube? I would have just lost all faith in that shop's opinions.

I've never heard of Cube frame problems. I ride an Agree GTC SL and it's a great bike. The only thing I have heard of is that some riders have experienced brake cable rattling in the top tube, but this is easily resolved and is nothing to do with the frame. Hope that helps.

A guy in our club has a GTC and loves it. He's had it 2 years - no problems. He's a big guy and gives the bike some 'stick'. He's even won a few races on it. They are well rated bikes - I've never heard of any problems. Good value bikes IMHO.