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Cube Stereo 120 HPC in the BIKE test

Stefan Frey

 · 01.01.2020

Cube Stereo 120 HPC in the BIKE testPhoto: Robert Niedring
Cube Stereo 120 HPC in the BIKE test
The Stereo 120 is an old favourite in the Cube range. But for 2020, the Waldershofen-based company is giving the classic trail bike a brand-new carbon fibre main frame.

The new, lightweight carbon frame saves a whopping 400 grams compared to the aluminium version, at a manageable additional cost of 300 euros. The rear triangle remains untouched and is still made of aluminium. Overall, the Stereo is a good deal: for a fair 2800 euros, you get a well thought-out spec with a Sram 12-speed drivetrain, powerful Shimano XT stoppers and easy-to-accelerate Fulcrum wheels. For a bike weighing just over 13kg, you can easily pay €2000 more elsewhere these days.

Cube has renovated the dropouts on the new bikes to improve the accuracy of fit. Loose derailleur hangers are now a thing of the past.Photo: Robert NiedringCube has renovated the dropouts on the new bikes to improve the accuracy of fit. Loose derailleur hangers are now a thing of the past.
The outer casings are neatly laid over small guides.Photo: Robert NiedringThe outer casings are neatly laid over small guides.

Data on the Cube Stereo 120 HPC 2020

Weight: 13.16 kg
Price: 2799 Euro
Spring travel: 134/124 mm
Wheel size: 29 inch

Equipment

Impellers: Fulcrum Red 55 system wheels
Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution Addix Speedgrip 29 x 2.35
Suspension fork: Fox 34 Float Rhythm Grip Sweep
Damper: Fox Float DPS Evol
Brakes: Shimano XT / 203 mm / 180 mm
Circuit: Sram GX/NX Eagle 1x12
Translation / Bandwidth: 30; 10-50 / 500 %
Tele support / stroke: Cube / 150 mm / 31.6 mm

Read the full test report to find out how stiff the new carbon frame of the Cube Stereo 120 is and how it rides.Photo: Robert NiedringRead the full test report to find out how stiff the new carbon frame of the Cube Stereo 120 is and how it rides.

You can read why the Cube Stereo 120 HPC is a good match and how it rides in the test, which you can find as a PDF in the download area below.

You can find the complete individual test including all data, points tables and grades in BIKE 11/2019. You can read the entire digital edition in the BIKE app (iTunes and Google Play) or the print edition in the DK shop reorder - while stocks last:

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Stefan Frey

Stefan Frey is from Lower Bavaria and loves the mossy, loamy trails of the Bavarian Forest as much as the rugged rock of the Dolomites. For technical descents, he is prepared to tackle almost any ascent - under his own steam. As an accessories specialist, he is the first port of call for questions about equipment and add-on parts, while as head of copywriting he sweeps the language crumbs from the pages of the BIKE print editions.

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