Behind the façade is a full carbon frame weighing just 2188 grams. One of the lightest on the market. With a handlebar remote for the shock and an extremely high front end, the Stereo bears the signature of team rider Nico Lau. Prepared in this way, you can stand relaxed behind the handlebars even on the steepest downhill sections with high steps without even the slightest feeling of rolling over. On flat terrain and when climbing, however, we would have liked more pressure on the front wheel despite the twisted stem. Compared to its predecessor, the sensitive rear suspension offers noticeably more counter-pressure, but is still a little undefined, meaning that the Cube isn't as composed as the best bikes on test. The (somewhat stiff) Fox remote lever is a useful addition to calm the rear end for hard sprints. The low bottom bracket keeps the centre of gravity low, but you'll hit the pedals more often. The large frame triangle restricts freedom of movement. The internal cable routing rattled.
ConclusionCube offers a lot of enduro for the money with high-quality equipment and low weight. However, the high front is very special.
The alternative: The Stereo 160 C:62 is available for 4199 euros with a slightly cheaper and slightly heavier frame. This bike features a simple Fox Float shock and a Rock Shox Pike fork.
