Cube Stereo 120 HPC EX 29 grey´n´carbon

The "Stereo 120 HPC EX 29 grey’n’carbon" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike which, at a price of 3,699 EUR, is positioned in the upper mid-range. The frame consists of an HPC carbon monocoque with Advanced Twin Mold Technology and a 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle. This combination ensures an optimal balance between weight and stability. The frame design incorporates ATG, ETC 4-Link, Boost 148 and AXH, ensuring excellent stiffness and riding stability.

The bike’s brakes are Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with 203 mm front and 180 mm rear rotors. These deliver reliable braking performance even under demanding conditions. The rear derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS with ShadowPlus technology, offering 12 speeds that can be shifted directly and precisely via the Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR shift levers.

The suspension fork is a Fox 34 Float Factory FIT GRIP2 with a tapered steerer tube, a 15x110 mm axle and 130 mm of travel. It features a Kashima coating, which ensures particularly low-friction operation. The rear shock is a Fox Float X Factory measuring 190x45 mm, featuring an adjustable LSC and a 2-position lever. This is also Kashima-coated.

The crankset is from Praxis Girder and is made of carbon. It features a Boost design, a 30-tooth chainring and Enduro™ bearings. The cassette is a Shimano SLX CS-M7100 with a 10–51-tooth range, whilst the chain is a Shimano CN-M6100.

Steering is provided by a Newmen Evolution SL 318.25 handlebar with a width of 760 mm, combined with a Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The grips are SDG Thrice, which ensure a good grip and comfort. The headset is a VP Integrated with dimensions of 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The bike is fitted with Maxxis Minion DHF tyres at the front (2.5 WT) and Maxxis Minion DHR II tyres at the rear (2.4 WT), both of which are Dual/EXO and Tubeless Ready. The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution SL A.30 rims with 28 spokes at the front and rear, and axle dimensions of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear.

The saddle is an SDG Bel Air V3, mounted on a Fox Transfer Factory seatpost with a Kashima coating. The seatpost has different travel lengths depending on frame size: 125 mm for size S, 150 mm for size M/L and 175 mm for size XL. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

In summary, the Cube Stereo 120 HPC EX 29 grey’n’carbon offers a combination of high-quality components and advanced technology, making it the ideal companion for demanding mountain bike tours.