Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SL 625 27.5 olive´n´black

The “Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SL 625 27.5 olive’n’black” model from the “Cube” brand, released in 2021, offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and high-quality components at a price of 4449 EUR. This e-mountain bike is fitted with a C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology frame, which incorporates a 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle and ensures outstanding stability and control thanks to Efficient Trail Control, FSP 4-Link, Agile Trail Geometry and Boost 148. The fully integrated battery contributes to the bike’s sleek appearance.

Weighing 24 kg, the bike is robust yet suitable for challenging trails. The Magura MT Thirty brakes, featuring hydraulic disc brakes (203/203 mm) and 4-piston calipers at the front and rear, offer outstanding braking performance and control. The drivetrain consists of a SRAM NX Eagle™ 12-speed system, which enables precise and fast gear changes. The SRAM NX Eagle™ trigger shifter ensures easy operation.

The RockShox ZEB Charger R fork, with 170 mm of travel, a Boost 15x110 mm axle and a tapered steerer tube, is specifically approved for eMTBs and offers excellent damping characteristics. The RockShox Deluxe Select shock, measuring 205x60 mm and featuring rebound adjustment and a trunnion mount, perfectly complements the suspension.

The drivetrain comprises the SRAM SX Eagle™ drivetrain, an ACID E-Crank crankset with a 36T chainring and a length of 165 mm, and an SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™ cassette with 11–50T. The handlebars are Newmen Evolution SL 318.25, 760 mm wide, combined with CUBE Race Grip grips (31 mm, 1-clamp) and a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB stem (31.8 mm).

The bike features ACROS AZX-1030 headset components and CUBE EX30 rims, which are tubeless-ready. The tyres are Maxxis Assegai (MaxxGrip/EXO+, tubeless-ready, 2.5 WT) at the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II (MaxxGrip/DoubleDown, tubeless-ready, 2.4 WT) at the rear, fitted to Shimano hubs (front: HB-MT400-B, rear: FH-MT400-B, both Boost and CentreLock).

The Natural Fit Venec saddle and the CUBE Dropper Post seatpost with internal cable routing (S: 100 mm, M: 125 mm, L/XL: 150 mm) ensure comfort and adaptability. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock semi-integrated clamp (34.9 mm).

At the heart of the drivetrain is the Bosch Performance CX Generation 4 motor, delivering 85 Nm of torque and 250 watts of power, combined with a Bosch PowerTube 625 battery for long-lasting power. The Bosch Kiox display rounds off the system, providing all the necessary information at a glance.

Overall, the Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SL 625 27.5 olive’n’black offers a sophisticated blend of performance, comfort and control, ideal for challenging mountain bike tours.