All-mountain e-bike test 2022: Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 TM in the EMTB reader test
Florentin Vesenbeckh
· 11.09.2022
The relaxed riding position is noticeable when you get on the bike. The high front of the Cube Stereo Hybrid also makes comfort-orientated bikers happy on long tours. The suspension works comfortably and remains fully active even when pedalling. This means a lot of traction on difficult climbs. Here, the Cube Stereo climbs in an uncomplicated and balanced manner. Only on really nasty steep sections does the rider have to work actively to keep the front wheel on the ground. But in general, the front end has plenty of pressure and the front wheel follows steering movements directly. Only the low bottom bracket can cause the cranks to bottom out on steep climbs and disrupt the climbing flow.
On trails and descents, the Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 TM is one thing in particular: good-natured! The suspension defuses small and large bumps with ease and comfort. The geometry is a good mix of sporty and moderate, manoeuvrable and smooth. And on slippery terrain, the extremely grippy tyres really come into their own. Cube relies on the sticky MaxxGrip rubber from Maxxis on both the front and rear wheels. This is a clearly noticeable safety advantage on demanding trails. However, those who collect kilometres on paved roads will complain about the increased rolling resistance and wear of the tyres.
tyres, especially on the rear wheel. The equipment of the Cube Stereo is the best in the test field, even the direct mail order companies can't keep up. High-quality wheels, top brakes, good suspension: everything is just right.
Conclusion by Florentin Vesenbeckh, deputy editor-in-chief of EMTB:
Strong all-rounder that impresses on moderate tours as well as in sporty trail use. Lots of off-road safety, balanced riding characteristics, best equipment.
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Technical data Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 TM:
General information
- Price: 5399 Euro
- to the Cube website
- Sizes / frame material: S / M / Tested size L / XL / aluminium
Measured values
- Weight²: 24.91 kg
- Front / rear suspension travel: 150 / 140 mm
- Reach altitude¹: 1982 (+33) hm
- Average speed: 14.6 km/h
Drive
- Motor: Bosch Perf. CX, Smart System
- Max. Torque³: 85 Nm
- Battery³ / weight² / price replacement battery: Powertube 750 / 4346 g / 999 Euro
- Gear system: Sram GX Eagle (12-speed)
- Translation (v. / h.): 34; 10-52
Equipment
- Permissible total weight³: 135 kg
- Fork / shock: Fox 36 Performance / Float X Performance
- Dropper post: Cube Dropper, 150 mm
- Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear): Magura MT7 / 203 mm / 203 mm
- Wheels: Newmen Performance 30
- Tyres (f. / h.): Maxxis Ass. EXO+ MG / DHR II DD MG, 29 x 2.5 / 2.4"
¹ The reach height was determined during standardised test rides on an asphalt climb with a gradient of 12.2 percent. Highest support level, 150 watts pedalling power of the rider, rider weight incl. equipment 90 kg. The altitude metres in brackets are in significantly reduced emergency mode.
² Determined on the test stands in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals. Battery weight incl. screwed-on cover where applicable.
³ Manufacturer information
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
