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Cube Stereo 140 HPC in new splendour for 2018

Ludwig Döhl

 · 25.07.2017

Cube Stereo 140 HPC in new splendour for 2018Photo: Ludwig Döhl
Cube Stereo 140 HPC in new splendour for 2018
Cube is revising its full-suspension bikes for 2018. The highlights of the new MTB range are the Stereo 140 HPC, a high-quality kids' full-suspension bike and the comeback of the Cube Hanzz.


Cube was founded in 1993 and has developed into one of the largest bicycle brands in Europe over the last 24 years. Over 600,000 bicycles leave the production line in Waldershof (Upper Palatinate) every year. Around 65 per cent of these are mountain bikes. For 2018, the Bavarians are slightly clearing out their Fully range. The Stereo 140 29 can no longer be found in the catalogue for the time being and one or two price points in the respective categories have also disappeared. The Cube Fritzz with 180 millimetres of travel is giving way to the new Hanzz, which is mercilessly trimmed for use in the bike park. With fewer models, the aim is to make it easier for customers to get an overview and for dealers to keep stock. The newly developed Stereo 140 HPC shows that there is no need to compromise on design and the usual good price-performance ratio in 2018.

Cube Stereo 140 HPC 2018

The predecessor of the new All Mounatin was already extremely successful. It was not only a hit in our BIKE tests the test victorybut won under the leadership of Greg Callaghan even a round of the Enduro World Series. The aluminium version and the carbon model with carbon rear triangle have been removed from the Cube catalogue for 2018. The newly developed Stereo 140 HPC with 27.5-inch wheels is only available in the combination of a carbon main frame and aluminium rear triangle. According to the manufacturer, the frame without shock weighs 2400 grams. The geometry has been significantly modernised with a slacker head angle, shorter chainstays and longer reach. There are three models between 2499 and 3499 euros. The first bikes will be delivered in spring 2018. The Stereo 140 with 29er wheels is disappearing from Cube shops for the time being.

The new Stereo 140 HPC Trail Motion costs 3499 euros and weighs 13.2 kilos according to the manufacturer. The name suffix "Trail Motion" stands for the downhill-orientated equipment. That's why this bike has a Fox Float 36 fork with 150 millimetres of travel in the head tube. At the rear, the new Fox DPX2 damper provides 140 millimetres of travel. The geometry and design of the bike have been completely revised for 2018.Photo: Ludwig DöhlThe new Stereo 140 HPC Trail Motion costs 3499 euros and weighs 13.2 kilos according to the manufacturer. The name suffix "Trail Motion" stands for the downhill-orientated equipment. That's why this bike has a Fox Float 36 fork with 150 millimetres of travel in the head tube. At the rear, the new Fox DPX2 damper provides 140 millimetres of travel. The geometry and design of the bike have been completely revised for 2018.
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With its reservoir, the Fox DPX 2 damper keeps the rear end quiet when the going gets tough downhill. It can also be locked out quickly when going uphill. The more affordable Stereo 140 models feature a normal Fox Float shock and a 34 mm fork with 150 mm travel.Photo: Ludwig DöhlWith its reservoir, the Fox DPX 2 damper keeps the rear end quiet when the going gets tough downhill. It can also be locked out quickly when going uphill. The more affordable Stereo 140 models feature a normal Fox Float shock and a 34 mm fork with 150 mm travel.On all new bikes developed by Cube for 2018, the cables are routed internally throughout. The continuous outer sleeves ensure less friction in the shift cable and less wear when riding in the mud.Photo: Ludwig DöhlOn all new bikes developed by Cube for 2018, the cables are routed internally throughout. The continuous outer sleeves ensure less friction in the shift cable and less wear when riding in the mud.The main frame of the Cube Stereo 140 HPC is made of carbon, while the rear triangle is made of aluminium on every model. The bolted connection on the Horst link bearing and the cable routing in the chainstay are visually attractive. However, the rear triangle can only be tightened if the rear wheel is removed. The gears are shifted with Sram's affordable GX Eagle groupset.Photo: Ludwig DöhlThe main frame of the Cube Stereo 140 HPC is made of carbon, while the rear triangle is made of aluminium on every model. The bolted connection on the Horst link bearing and the cable routing in the chainstay are visually attractive. However, the rear triangle can only be tightened if the rear wheel is removed. The gears are shifted with Sram's affordable GX Eagle groupset.All Stereo 140 models have an ISCG mount for chain guides. Only the Trail Motion model is fitted with a chain guide ex works.Photo: Ludwig DöhlAll Stereo 140 models have an ISCG mount for chain guides. Only the Trail Motion model is fitted with a chain guide ex works.As with many Cube models in 2018, the Stereo 140 Trail Motion Newman wheels with aluminium rims are also used. The tyres are conventional 27.5x2.35 inch wide Fat Albert tyres from Schwalbe.Photo: Ludwig DöhlAs with many Cube models in 2018, the Stereo 140 Trail Motion Newman wheels with aluminium rims are also used. The tyres are conventional 27.5x2.35 inch wide Fat Albert tyres from Schwalbe.Even the cheapest version of the Stereo 140 has a carbon main frame and a telescopic seatpost. There is also a double crank for touring riders. The 2499 euro bike is said to weigh 13.6 kilos.Photo: Cube BikesEven the cheapest version of the Stereo 140 has a carbon main frame and a telescopic seatpost. There is also a double crank for touring riders. The 2499 euro bike is said to weigh 13.6 kilos.

Cube Sting HPC 2018

The girls can be happy too. Because the frame of the new Stereo 140 is available in the Sting model with women-specific equipment. The smallest frame size is 13.5 inches. The model shown here costs 2499 euros.Photo: Ludwig DöhlThe girls can be happy too. Because the frame of the new Stereo 140 is available in the Sting model with women-specific equipment. The smallest frame size is 13.5 inches. The model shown here costs 2499 euros.

Cube AMS 100 SHPC

Attention marathon bikers! The frame of the Cube AMS 100 remains unchanged for 2018. However, the racing bike has been given a new Teamline paint job and new equipment. A test of the AMS 100 can be found in BIKE 9/17 - from 1 August on newsstands.Photo: Ludwig DöhlAttention marathon bikers! The frame of the Cube AMS 100 remains unchanged for 2018. However, the racing bike has been given a new Teamline paint job and new equipment. A test of the AMS 100 can be found in BIKE 9/17 - from 1 August on newsstands.

Cube Stereo 120 HPC

The Stereo 120 is the touring classic from Cube. The frame remains unchanged for 2018. The top model pictured costs 3499 euros. In <a href="mountainbikes/all_mountain/test-2016-all-mountain-fullys-29-cube-stereo-120-hpc-race/a33952.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">our BIKE tests</a>, the trail bike has always performed very well.Photo: Ludwig DöhlThe Stereo 120 is the touring classic from Cube. The frame remains unchanged for 2018. The top model pictured costs 3499 euros. In our BIKE tests, the trail bike has always performed very well.

Cube Stereo 160 HPC

The Stereo 160 is Cube's most thoroughbred enduro bike. The frame remains unchanged for 2018. An <a href="mountainbikes/enduro/test-2016--enduros-cube-stereo-c68-action-team/a35390.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Action Team Replica variant</a> is no longer available for the time being.Photo: Cube BikesThe Stereo 160 is Cube's most thoroughbred enduro bike. The frame remains unchanged for 2018. An Action Team Replica variant is no longer available for the time being.

Cube Hanzz - the new freeride bike for 2018

The Cube Hanzz celebrates its comeback in 2018. With steel spring shock absorbers and 190 millimetres of travel at the rear, the freeride bike is clearly designed for use in the bike park. The bike with 27.5-inch wheels replaces the Cube Fritzz for the time being and is available from €2299 (pictured).Photo: Ludwig DöhlThe Cube Hanzz celebrates its comeback in 2018. With steel spring shock absorbers and 190 millimetres of travel at the rear, the freeride bike is clearly designed for use in the bike park. The bike with 27.5-inch wheels replaces the Cube Fritzz for the time being and is available from €2299 (pictured).

Cube Stereo 140 Youth

The Cube Stereo 140 Youth is Cube's first high-quality MTB bike for children. The small 13.5-inch frame is designed to fit children from a height of 135 cm. Sizes 16 and 18 inches are also available. According to the manufacturer, the bike with 140 millimetres of suspension travel weighs 13.6 kilos and is equipped with parts designed for children - such as the SR Suntour suspension. Cost: 1799 euros.Photo: Ludwig DöhlThe Cube Stereo 140 Youth is Cube's first high-quality MTB bike for children. The small 13.5-inch frame is designed to fit children from a height of 135 cm. Sizes 16 and 18 inches are also available. According to the manufacturer, the bike with 140 millimetres of suspension travel weighs 13.6 kilos and is equipped with parts designed for children - such as the SR Suntour suspension. Cost: 1799 euros.
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