Cube Stereo 140 HPC SL 27.5 polarsilver´n´black

The “Stereo 140 HPC SL 27.5 polarsilver’n’black” model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and first-class specifications. Priced at 3049 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money for ambitious riders.

The bike’s frame is constructed using HPC Carbon Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, combined with a 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle. This construction ensures an optimal balance between stiffness and lightness, resulting in a total weight of just 12 kg. The bike is also equipped with ATG, ETC 4-Link, ISCG mount and Boost 148, providing additional stability and versatility.

Braking performance is provided by the Shimano XT BR-M8100, a hydraulic disc brake with 203 mm at the front and 180 mm at the rear. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus system with 12 speeds, whilst the shift levers are Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR Direct Attach. This enables precise and rapid gear changes in all conditions.

Front suspension is provided by a RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2 fork with a tapered steerer tube and 150 mm of travel. At the rear, the bike is fitted with a RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock, which features rebound adjustment and a lockout function to adapt the suspension to different terrain.

The drivetrain consists of a Praxis Girder Carbon crankset with Boost standard and a 32T chainring, as well as a Shimano SLX CS-M7100 cassette with a 10–51T range. The drivetrain is completed by the Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

Control and comfort are ensured by the Race Face Turbine R 35 handlebars, 780 mm wide, and CUBE Race SL grips with a diameter of 29.5 mm. The stem is also a Race Face Turbine R 35, which provides additional stability. The headset is a VP Integrated System with an upper diameter of 1 1/8" and a lower diameter of 1 1/2".

The tyres are Schwalbe Nobby Nic models: the Super Ground Addix Soft version at the front and the Super Ground Addix Speedgrip version at the rear, both in size 2.35 and made from Kevlar. These are fitted to Newmen Evolution SL A.30 wheelsets, which feature Tubeless Ready technology.

The Natural Fit Nuance Lite saddle ensures comfort on long rides, whilst the CUBE Dropper Post seatpost, with handlebar lever and internal cable routing, allows for a variable saddle height of up to 150 mm (125 mm for size S). The saddle is secured using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the Cube Stereo 140 HPC SL 27.5 polarsilver’n’black offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, high-quality components and well-thought-out design, making it an excellent choice for discerning mountain bikers.