Cube Stereo 120 HPC SLT 29 carbon´n´red

The 2021 Cube Stereo 120 HPC SLT 29 carbon’n’red is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at 3,749 EUR, it offers a balanced combination of advanced technology and top-class components.

The bike’s frame is constructed using HPC Carbon Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, ensuring high stability and low weight. The rear triangle is made from 6061 T6 aluminium and features Boost 148 as well as the ETC 4-Link design, ensuring optimum power transfer and riding stability. The bike’s total weight is just 11 kg, making it one of the lighter models in its class.

The braking system comprises Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance in all conditions. The gear system is also by Shimano and comprises the XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus 12-speed system, which enables precise and fast gear changes. The shift levers are Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR Direct Attach, ensuring seamless integration and easy operation.

Suspension is provided by a Fox 34 Float Factory FIT4 fork with 130 mm of travel and a Fox Float DPS Factory shock, both featuring the high-quality Kashima coating. This combination ensures a smooth ride and excellent control on rough terrain.

The drivetrain consists of an e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon crankset with 30 teeth and a Shimano XT CS-M8100 cassette with a 10-51T gear range. The chain is a Shimano CN-M6100, renowned for its durability and reliability.

The handlebars are Newmen Advanced SL 318.20 carbon handlebars with a width of 750 mm, complemented by CUBE Race SL grips with a diameter of 29.5 mm. The stem is a Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 with a 31.8 mm clamp. The headset is a VP Integrated System, with a diameter of 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The tyres are Maxxis Forekaster MaxxTerra/EXO Tubeless Ready in size 2.35, fitted to Newmen Evolution SL X.A.25 wheelsets, each with 28 spokes at the front and rear, and Boost hubs (15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear).

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT Carbon, mounted on a Fox Transfer Factory seatpost with a Kashima coating. The seatpost has a travel of 150 mm (125 mm for size S). The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the Cube Stereo 120 HPC SLT 29 carbon’n’red offers an outstanding riding experience thanks to its high-quality components and well-thought-out design, making it an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.