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The Two15 has plenty of extremes on the spec sheet: highest stack and BB drop value, widest handlebars, lightest weight with the lightest wheels. Bam! The equipment leaves nothing to be desired. As with the test competition, the steering angle can be easily adjusted.
Sit on it and feel good? No. The Two15 takes some getting used to. The rider sits nice and low on the bike. After the first test laps, we lowered the front for more pressure on the front wheel. We got on much better with that. On the 99 Jumpline, the progressive rear end developed a lot of pop, although the handling couldn't quite keep up with the Canyon and Transition "freeriders". Was this due to the long main frame?
On the DH track, the bike steers precisely, feels stiff and is very easy to push. The suspension gives a lot of counter-pressure and craves propulsion, but develops noticeably less comfort at speed and doesn't release its reserves. We felt faster and safer with the flubber boxes Propain, Specialized and Mondraker. Even when we tuned the suspension to be softer, it made little difference to the character of the bike.
Conclusion on the Cube Two15 HPC:
We needed some time to familiarise ourselves with its special handling. The Two15 steers directly and quickly, provided you choose your lines precisely. Not a comfort miracle.
Stefan Garlicki (height: 1.84 m):
The chassis only harmonised to a limited extent. The long main frame would suit longer chainstays. Overall, the bike feels the stiffest, which comes at the expense of comfort.
Inexpensive alternative:
You pay a whole 2000 euros less for the SLX model. In return, you have to do without the Fox Factory suspension, decelerate with MT5 brakes from Magura and accelerate with a GX drive. According to the manufacturer, the € 3999 Two15 weighs 16.7 kilos.
Technical data and notes Cube Two15 HPC
Manufacturer information
- Material / Sizes: Carbon / M, L (tested size), XL
- Price: 5999 Euro >> available here
- Weight without pedals: 16.1 kg
Measurement data
- Front / rear suspension travel: 200 mm / 215 mm
- Rear suspension system: four-link
- Reach: 461 mm
- Stack: 660 mm
- BB drop: -35 mm
Equipment
- Fork / shock: Fox 40 Float Factory / DHX2 Factory (475 lbs)
- Cranks / drivetrain: Race Face Atlas / Sram X01 med.
- Brake system: Magura MT 7
- Wheels:: Race Face Atlas system wheelset
- Tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary, Evo Addix Ultrasoft, SG 2.4, Schwalbe Big Betty, Evo Addix Soft, SG 2.4
STRENGTHS
- Weight
- Special geometry
- Equipment (brakes)
WEAKNESSES
- Special geometry
- Chassis develops little comfort
FREERIDE RANKING
The number (maximum 10 points) reflects the overall impression of the testers and is not an addition of the performance points.
- 10 Test winner, it couldn't be better.
- 9 Very good. Buy recommendation
- 8 Good. Solid performance
- 7 Below average. The product has weaknesses.
- 6 and less: We can only warn against this!
