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The Cube Stereo One77 enduro bike was previously only available as an aluminium version. At the start of the new year, the bike giant from the Upper Palatinate pulled three carbon bikes out of the hat. Among them: the most affordable carbon model in the 2023 comparison of high-end enduro bikes.
As usual from Cube, you get a decent spec for the money: Sram GX drivetrain, Hayes Dominion brakes and a high-quality suspension from Rockshox with steel spring shock and full travel (170/162 mm). Thanks to different mounts, an air shock can also be fitted to the One77. Not new, but a clever detail: the swivelling headset shells. They create two steering angles (63.8° / 64.4°). Our measurement in the flat position was 64 degrees, which is how we rode the bike.
Cube Stereo: Pleasant freerider, even when it gets rough
On the trail, the Stereo quickly reveals itself as a freerider with its compact riding position. Due to the moderate reach (471 mm), the Cube looks rather squat. It made the freeriders among the testers hoot, because: Manuals, pulling off on ledges, carving into turns - all this is easy with the Stereo thanks to its pleasing geo.
Even when things get rough, the rider remains secure on the bike. The steel spring shock works well, parries bumps skilfully, but doesn't provide the extra ride comfort that we would have expected from a steel shock. Particularly on fast hits, the rear end gives noticeable feedback and doesn't calm the ride as comfortably as the downhill heroes Bold and Prime.
The Cube Stereo One77 is fun on undulating terrain thanks to its good handling and low weight - incidentally, it is the lightest bike in the field of high-end enduro bikes tested. The rear suspension bobs noticeably, but can be easily stabilised using the platform.
Conclusion on the Cube Stereo One77 test:
The Cube Stereo One77 is the freerider in the test field. The super-short chainstays encourage you to surf the rear wheel. The coil shock polarised the testers: it can take a beating, but doesn't provide enough comfort in rough high-speed sections. The Dominion brakes were the best in the test field. - Max Fuchs, BIKE test editor
A detailed test can be found in FREERIDE 2/2023 (on newsstands from 17 May)
Technical data and notes Cube Stereo One77 C:68X TM
Manufacturer information
- Price: 4399 Euro >> available here
- Available from specialised dealers
- Frame material: Carbon
- Frame size: M,L, XL, XXL(tested in L, 42 cm)
Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 14.73 kg
- Frame weight without shock: 2438 g
- Weight of wheels: 5196 g
- Handlebar width: 800 mm
Equipment
- Fork: Rockshox ZEB Select+ Debonair, Charger RC
- Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil
- Front/rear suspension travel: 170/162 mm
- Crank: Sram GX Eagle
- Gear system: Sram GX Eagle 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 30; 10-52 / 520 %
- Brake system / disc (front / rear): Hayes Dominion A4 / 203 mm / 180 mm
- Telescopic post / stroke / Ø: SDG Tellis / 170 mm / 31.6 mm
- Wheels: Newmen Evolution A.30
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai; 3C MaxxGrip Exo+ Protection TR 29 x 2.50; Maxxis Minion DHR II; 3C MaxxTerra Exo+ Protection TR 29 x 2.40
Ease of maintenance: medium
PLUS: Geometry; brakes; lightweight frame; price
MINUS: Remote lever (Vario support); no comfort suspension
FREERIDE test rating: 8.5 out of 10
¹BIKE measured values
²with pedals (350 g)
³without shock absorber, possibly with rear thru axle
⁴with tyres, cassette and brake discs.
The measurements were taken on a test stand at the Zedler-Institut.
Laurin Lehner
Editor
