Cube Stereo 170 Race 29 desert´n´grey

The 2021 "Stereo 170 Race 29 desert’n’grey" model from Cube is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders and priced at 3049 EUR. The frame is made from HPA Advanced Hydroform and utilises ATG and ETC 4-Link technology. It also features an Air/Coil Shock Mount Flip-Chip function, an ISCG mount and AXH. Weighing 15 kg, the bike is robust yet light enough for challenging trails.

The bike’s braking system consists of Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm discs at the front and 180 mm at the rear. The drivetrain is a SRAM GX Eagle™ 12-speed system, controlled by the SRAM NX Eagle™ trigger shifters. The Fox 38 Float Performance GRIP fork, with its 170 mm travel and 3-position micro-adjustment, offers optimal damping characteristics. This is complemented by the Fox Float X2 shock, which features low-speed rebound and compression adjustment as well as a 2-position lever.

The crankset is a SRAM GX Eagle™ with 30 teeth and a length of 170 mm. The cassette, a SRAM XG-1275, offers a gear range of 10–52T. The drivetrain is completed by the SRAM SX Eagle™ system. Precise handling is ensured by the Race Face Chester 35 handlebars, 780 mm wide, combined with the Race Face Aeffect R 35 stem. The grips are CUBE Race SL Grip 29.5 mm with a 1-clamp mounting.

The headset is an ACROS Integrated system with fibre inserts for 0.6° of angle adjustment. The tyres are Maxxis Assegai at the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II at the rear, both in the MaxxTerra/EXO+ version and tubeless-ready. The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution SL A.30 rims, each with 28 spokes at the front and rear, and is also tubeless-ready.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite, mounted on a CUBE dropper post with handlebar lever and internal cable routing, allowing for a drop of up to 150 mm. The spec is rounded off by a CUBE Screwlock seatpost clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the Cube Stereo 170 Race 29 desert’n’grey offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and innovative technologies that perform impressively on both challenging trails and longer tours.