No wonder that even the team riders of the Cube Action Team are riding the "feather-light" Stereo more and more frequently and very successfully in enduro competitions. With the exception of the cockpit with super wide Race Face handlebars, short stem and tubeless construction, the bike corresponds to the series. Prepared in this way, the bike tends to be fun to ride downhill, which we can confirm after the first lap in the trail park. Thanks to the short stem and high stack, the riding position is compact and upright. Even if the trails in Rabenberg with their generous tree clearance allow it, the handlebars could have been a few centimetres shorter. Despite the rather steep steering angle, the Stereo stays on course even in faster sections and confidently rolls over rocks and roots thanks to the large wheels, which gives the rider a lot of confidence. The limiting factor when it gets down to business is the rear triangle. Although it works much more progressively than before, it is only able to generate the same traction as the fork to a limited extent, which makes it less stable. With the shock open, the rear suspension pumps slightly when pedalling, which can be immediately remedied by switching on the platform. Due to the slightly sloping top tube, the standover height is low and allows little freedom of movement. In terms of frame weight, the Stereo with its full carbon frame is in the midfield at 2458 grams. The frame protection with stickers under the down tube and chainsuck plate is exemplary.
Tubeless tuning, Fat Albert tyres, 40 mm stem, 810 mm handlebars: For us, "SLT" means that there is hardly any room for further tuning anyway. After all, the Stereo-140 C:68 29 chassis is the workhorse of the Cube Action Team and already has EWS victories to its name! Sram Eagle technology with 500% gear range always offers the perfect gear, even for non-professionals. (Frank Greifzu, Cube)
