Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC SLT 625 Kiox

The "Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC SLT 625 Kiox" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a state-of-the-art e-mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and high-quality components. The price for this model is 8249 EUR.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology with a 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle. The design incorporates Efficient Trail Control, FSP 4-Link and Agile Trail Geometry, ensuring excellent riding dynamics. The frame is also fitted with Boost 148 and a fully integrated battery. The bike’s total weight is 23 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm discs at the front and rear. The drivetrain is a 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle™ AXS, controlled by the SRAM Eagle AXS™ controller. Front suspension is provided by a Fox 36 Float Factory FIT GRIP2 fork with E-bike Tune and 150 mm of travel, which is Kashima-coated. The rear shock is a Fox Float DPX2 Factory EVOL with a trunnion mount, which is also Kashima-coated.

The crankset consists of e*thirteen Plus cranks with a length of 165 mm and, depending on the wheel size, a 36T (27.5-inch) or 34T (29-inch) chainring. The cassette is a SRAM XG-1299 Eagle™ Rainbow with a 10–52T range. Power is transmitted via a SRAM PC-XX1 Eagle™ Rainbow chain.

The bike’s cockpit comprises a Newmen Advanced 318.25 carbon handlebar, 780 mm wide, and CUBE Race grips with a diameter of 31 mm and a single-clamp design. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an ACROS AZF-1035 with integrated cable routing and BlockLock 120°, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56 mm) and Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56 mm).

The tyres are Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail Addix Soft Kevlar in size 2.4 at the front and Schwalbe Big Betty Super Trail Addix Soft Kevlar, also in size 2.4, at the rear. The wheels are Newmen Advanced SL A.30, tubeless-ready, each with 28 spokes and axle dimensions of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec, mounted on a RockShox Reverb AXS™ seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and varying travel lengths depending on frame size (XS, S: 100 mm; M, L: 150 mm; XL: 170 mm). The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock semi-integrated clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

At the heart of the drivetrain is the Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 motor, delivering 85 Nm of torque and 250 watts of power. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube 625, which ensures a long range. The display is a Bosch Kiox, which clearly shows all key riding data.

In summary, the 2021 Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC SLT 625 Kiox offers an impressive combination of state-of-the-art e-bike technology, high-quality features and a well-thought-out design, which performs impressively on both challenging trails and longer tours.