Cube Stereo 160 Hybrid 160 HPA on test

The aggressive team paintwork signals that Cube has paid attention to the finest ingredients and wants to meet the highest demands. In fact, the equipment is pretty flawless: high-quality Fox suspension elements with 160 millimetres of travel, the snappy Magura MT-7 brake system, smart internally routed cables, puncture-proof tyres with plenty of grip, etc. - very good. Only the Bosch-typical XXL display on the handlebars doesn't fit in with the sporty outfit. Rotwild and Specialized prove that there is a more discreet solution. The Cube has the lowest bottom bracket in the test field, which meant that contact with the ground was inevitable and the plastic protection on the motor splintered. Annoying! That too: typical Bosch! But don't worry: the Cube is full of potential for fun, its harmonious geometry makes it lively on the trail and it can handle downhill missions with stoic calm. The long rear end requires a bodybuilder's arm pull for off-road jumps or even manuals. The advantage of the long chainstays: more guidance on climbs without the front wheel rearing up.

ConclusionHigh-quality and harmoniously equipped enduro bike with a full chassis and pleasing handling. The Cube manages the balancing act between smoothness and manoeuvrability.

STRENGTHS lots of power, climbs well, chassis
WEAKNESSES long rear, clunky display

Downhill 5 out of 6 points
Trail 4 out of 6 points
E-Power 6 out of 6 points

Distribution www.cube-bikes.eu
Material Aluminium
Sizes S, M, L, XL
Price 5599 Euro

Weight without pedals 22.4 kg
Front/rear suspension travel 160 mm/160 mm
Fork/damper Fox 36 Float 3 Pos./Fox Float X Factory
Brake Magura MT-7
Chain stay 468 mm
Wheelbase 1193 mm
Steering angle 66,3°
Seat angle 74,3°
Bottom bracket height 330 mm
Reach 412 mm
Stack 609 mm
BB-Drop -20 mm
Protrusion height 783 mm