Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC SL 625 petrol´n´peach

The "Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC SL 625 petrol’n’peach" model from Cube, released in 2021, is an e-mountain bike that stands out for its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. The price for this model is 4549 EUR.

The frame is constructed using C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology with a rear triangle made from 6061 T6 aluminium. It features Efficient Trail Control and FSP 4-Link technologies, as well as Agile Trail Geometry. The frame is also fitted with Boost 148 and a fully integrated battery. The bike’s total weight is 24 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (XT BR-M8120/M8100) with 203 mm rotors at the front and rear. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus 12-speed rear derailleur, operated by Shimano Deore SL-M6100-I shift levers, which feature direct-mount mounting and Rapidfire Plus technology.

The suspension fork is a Fox 34 Rhythm with 140 mm of travel, a 2-position Sweep-Adjust GRIP damper and a tapered steerer tube, optimised for e-bikes. The rear shock is a Fox Float DPS EVOL with Open, Medium and Firm modes, and a trunnion mount.

The crankset is an ACID E-Crank, 165 mm in length, with different chainring sizes depending on wheel size (27.5: 36T, 29: 34T). The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a range of 10–51 teeth, driven by a Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are Newmen Evolution SL 318.25 with a width of 760 mm, complemented by CUBE Race grips with a diameter of 31 mm and a single clamp. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset varies depending on wheel size: for 27.5-inch wheels, it is the ACROS AZX-1032 BlockLock 120° Top Zero-Stack (ZS 56 mm) and Bottom Zero-Stack (ZS 56 mm), for 29-inch wheels, it is the ACROS AZX-1030 Top Zero-Stack (ZS 56 mm) and Bottom Zero-Stack (ZS 56 mm).

The rims are CUBE EX30, 32H, disc, tubeless-ready, fitted with Schwalbe Hans Dampf tyres (front: Addix Soft, Super Trail, Tubeless Easy, 2.60; rear: Addix Speedgrip, Super Trail, Tubeless Easy, 2.60). The front hub is a Shimano HB-MT400-B with a 15 mm axle and Boost Centrelock, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano FH-MT410-B with a 12 mm axle and Boost Centrelock.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec, mounted on a CUBE Dropper Post seatpost with handlebar lever and internal cable routing (diameter: 31.6 mm), which offers different travel lengths depending on frame size (XS, S: 100 mm; M: 125 mm; L, XL: 150 mm). The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock semi-integrated clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Power is provided by a Bosch Performance CX Generation 4 motor (85 Nm) with an output of 250 watts, paired with a Bosch PowerTube 625 battery. The display is a Bosch Kiox, which clearly shows all relevant information.