How to fit Cube Acid mudguard / fenders set to Reaction Hybrid Pro bike and avoid mistakes I made!
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- How to fit Cube Acid front and rear mudguards / fenders set and avoid the mistakes I made! Step-by-step guide to fit the Cube Acid specific mudguards / fenders set, in this case to a Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625. Be ready for any stumbling blocks such as the front pack having 2 left hand stay clamps instead of a left and a right. I also found 2 bolts were the wrong size and a washer was missing. The written instructions supplied are not the best. The fitting packs can look daunting but you may find, like me, that most of the fittings are not required as Cube supply fittings to suit various models. It took me about 2 hours to fit both but hopefully you can spend 20 minutes watching this video and then take only 1 hour to fit the mudguards without making the mistakes that I made. Good luck and please Subscribe or at least give me a thumbs up. Thanks.
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Thank you so much for this video. I wrongly assumed that fitting Cube mudguards to my new Cube hybrid would be a doddle. What a nightmare. Instructions that make no sense, parts that are missing/dupicated. I was on the verge of giving up. I've ended up cobbling it together, partly using your advice and partly with a couple more cable ties. Thanks again!
Hello from France. Just received my mudguards for my hybrid reaction race. Hopefully you spend time for this video because I found the instructions paper very weak. Thanks a lot for all your tricks, I’m working tomorrow on it.
Merci Jean-Baptiste. Je vous en prie. Bon chance!
Thanks for the video, I have a similar bike, I didn't measure the metal spokes I just cut at the suggested measurement you mentioned (20mm) and its bang on! It was a risk but it was already frustrating me as it was!
Glad it worked out. I'm quite fond of Cube bikes I must say.
Very useful! Cube should take some key pointers from you!
Wow thanks for that feedback Tarek. Cube definitely need to up their game for sure.
I bought a similar set for 26” bike and it’s not good. Metal parts should be shortened. Rear one cannot be installed without drilling it. Very disappointing.
Thanks for the video, now I see that I’m not the only one with this problem.
Agreed! Thanks for commenting.
The video was of great help… thanks
You are very welcome. Happy cycling!
That says a lot on CUBE products. I am glad it's only the mudguards I am considering, not the whole bike 🫤
I hear you though I have 2 friends who own Cube e-bikes and are very pleased with them.
To be fair my Cube bike is pretty bang on and very well built, over 2000miles no issues as of yet
Great video!! Helped alot
Thanks. Much appreciated. Glad it helped.
Many people here forget that Cube bikes are absolute winners in terms of price and performance. If you want less stress then try Riese & Müller.
I mentioned in a reply, my mate had an e-cube and cycled in France from Scotland. I was impressed with how light and well balanced it was. Plus, as you say, affordable.
A common way to solve it is to buy universal rear rack, if the rack foot distance is around 140mm-150mm it can fit frame rack mount(Also make sure the right angle, Giant(One type) rack can match it well). I also use ass saver to replace acid fender. To attach rear rack, you also need to buy a 27.2/31.8/35(depend on your frame)seat clamp with rack mount. I just don't know why Cube set so many non-standard specifications.
Good info thanks. Sure I would not have bought the acid fenders myself if it was my bike.
thank you for this video, I'm currently struggling to fit this piece of sh*t on my new bike.
Thanks for commenting. Hope it goes well for you.
@@leelovesnature Unfortunately it didn't, two different small items broke, one beeing the screw on plate of the mudguard to the fork, and one of the little hooks in the rear mudguard that you twist the bar in. Not very good quality product 🙄
Sorry to hear that. It would seem a lot of people might agree with your sentiments.
@@leelovesnature I'm using the kit anyways, I just fitted the broken parts to the frame with some cable ties. Not pretty but it works. Maybe I can get a replacement from the store that sold it to me.
Here's my suggestion. Throw the CUBE in the trash and get a bike from a manufacturer which isn't trying to screw you and scam you with this absolutely moronic mudguard mounting system. Unfortunately I bought a Cube Hyde and waste a bunch of money without realizing they have this stupid system.
I have this bike and I am looking for mud (rain) guards for my tarmac commute during the winter. These are ugly as hell and look like a complete nightmare to install. Nearly 1kg extra weight too. I am going to end up buying something like the Ass Saver Win Wing Gravel for the rear or something that clips onto the seat post. Something small for the front that I can cable tie on maybe. It has to be light, easy and quick to install and remove for me.
Hey Simon, they're not exactly pretty and fitting was a challenge. Not sure where you are but in the UK we can buy Muc-off lightweight guards and Halfords sell their Quick-fit guards that are ultra cheap. Best of luck.
@@leelovesnature Thank you.
Useful video . The kit is absolutely terrible. I had parts missing from mine .
Thanks I'm glad it helped and that you have managed despite missing parts. They should do better.
@@leelovesnature I haven’t managed to fit them due to the clip the stats clip onto are missing. Absolute rubbish kit
I own a Cube Bike hybrid one 2019 that came with SKS Black Shiny mudguards. Do you know if theses Acid mudguards wouldl fit on it?
Sorry but I really have no idea.
So sorry but I have no idea. If you can, I suggest asking in a bicycle shop, preferably a Cube dealer. Good luck!
thanks for precious video. i have to do the same job. just a question : there is no way to connect the light to the battery like trekking bikes are provided? bye bye from italy
Thanks for your comment and question Giorgio. There are so many different lights and fittings that I don't think I can help you. I did not fit one. PS my Great grandfather was from Northern Italy and was called Giuseppe Malone. Enjoy your cycling. Ciao!
@@leelovesnature i live in North italy too. what city you grand father was from?
@@giorgiopradella sorry but my father had all information but did not speak to me and passed away. All I have is a copy of our family tree. He did visit and also went to see Italian relatives who emigrated to San Francisco. The female side of the family were Marquis.
I have one problem. The back mudguard, bottom screw. It looks like the hole is only few milimeters deep and the screw that suppose to go there is long and does not really screw, but it comes out easily.
From memory I think the 5mm threaded hole goes right through into the tube.
What a pain in the arse..well done mate…
Seems to be a few people concur! Thanks
Hi,
thanks for the video. I have the same frame and want to buy the mudguards. Do you have the BB-Mount or ST-Mount version there?
Hi Alex unfortunately I'm not a retailer. My customer bought them from eBay. Sorry I can't help anymore. Best of luck. Lee
Great video mate! I'm about to fit mine... the number 23 bolt (m6x10mm) that goes in the top bracket on the front mud guard feels very tight, was yours?
Thanks for the compliment. No that bolt was no problem on mine. Good luck and happy cycling!
Sir why is this 4:41 bad? If it doesnt bother me should I still cut a bit of the stay on the front guard?
Sorry if 4.41 is a problem for you. Try your front stays uncut and see if it suits your tyre size. Better slightly too long than too short. Good luck.
I didn't need help but so many redundant parts that make take on/off slow. I would replace mounts to sks variant
Thanks for your comment Constantine. Enjoy your cycling!
I need the 1 B c;ip ,where can i buy that ?
Really sorry but I can't help with sourcing spares. Hope you can find it.
I've got cube cross pro bike so I thought cube bike should have cube acid madguars and it was stupid mistake to buy cube mudguards as on the other bike I have sks bluemels mudguards mudguards.
The size is28inch and width 53mm, on both of the bikes.So I have to say that the pathetic attachment of the metal stils on polypropylene madguars is complete floor design,as I tried to keep the mudguards parallely with the tire so the end of the mudguards jumped out of the pathetic clips several times so it ended with duck tape to hold it together,otherwise the cube acid mudguards just the mudguards are quite rigid ,the only problem is the fitting and attachment of the small plastic parts, and it's very annoying and challenging to fit them ,so next time I will buy sks,good luck
Sounds like a good plan. Best of luck.
I just zip tied the front one on
Good simple idea
I have the exact same bike and the exact same mudguard and bloody hell man, can the people I bought it from just not provide correct equipment and instructions, bloody stupid!!
With you all the way there buddy. It's shoddy for sure. Best of luck. It's my friend's bike. I was impressed with how light it is and how powerful. Personally I have an older style step through hybrid from Volt. Built to last but I'd only give it 6 out of 10. Happy cycling!
20minutes. My guy has never worked with tools before.
That's interesting. Thanks for your comment.
Witch Cube Acid type is this?
I found these:
ACID MUDGUARD SET 75 29'' BB MOUNT 2.0
ACID MUDGUARD SET 65 29'' ST MOUNT 2.0
Sorry for delay in replying. I think these were the BB bottom bracket mount as opposed to the ST that are seat tube mount. Best wishes.
65 & 75 are the max tyre thickness
Ok thanks for that information.
Never ever buy a CUBE bicycle. They changed to this absolutely moronic mounting system from the "standard" system. If a company is just trying to scam you, let them go bankrupt.
Maybe a sign of a third party bolt on aftermarket solution rather than designed from conception? Cube seem to be doing quite well business wise.
Many people here forget that Cube bikes are absolute winners in terms of price and performance. If you want less stress then try Riese & Müller.
Gotta be the worst setup on any bike in the history of cycling
Hey Jack I think lots would agree with you.