Cube Stereo 120 HPC EX 29 metalblue´n´blue

The "Stereo 120 HPC EX 29 metalblue’n’blue" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its first-class specifications and modern technology. The price for this model is 3,699 EUR.

The bike’s frame is constructed using HPC Carbon Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology with a 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle, ensuring an optimal combination of lightness and stability. The frame design also incorporates ATG, ETC 4-Link, Boost 148 and AXH technologies, which ensure excellent riding dynamics and stability.

The brakes are the Shimano XT BR-M8120/M8100 hydraulic disc brake system, which delivers first-class braking performance with 203 mm at the front and 180 mm at the rear. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus 12-speed system, which ensures precise and reliable shifting. The Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR shift levers are directly mounted and provide seamless operation.

The Fox 34 Float Factory FIT GRIP2 fork, featuring a tapered head tube and a 15x110 mm axle, offers 130 mm of travel and is finished with the high-quality Kashima coating, which ensures smooth responsiveness. The Fox Float X Factory shock, measuring 190x45 mm, features an adjustable LSC with a 2-position lever and also has a Kashima coating.

The crankset consists of the Praxis Girder Carbon with Boost standard, 30 teeth and sealed Enduro™ bearings, with a length of 170 mm. The Shimano SLX CS-M7100 cassette offers a range of 10–51T, whilst power is transmitted via the Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are the Newmen Evolution SL 318.25 with a width of 760 mm, complemented by SDG Thrice grips. The stem is the Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The head tube is fitted with a VP Integrated headset (1 1/8" top, 1 1/2" bottom).

The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF at the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II at the rear, both in the MaxxTerra/EXO version, tubeless-ready and with a width of 2.5 WT at the front and 2.4 WT at the rear respectively. The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution SL A.30 wheels with 28 spokes at the front and rear, which are also tubeless-ready.

The saddle is the SDG Bel Air V3, mounted on a Fox Transfer Factory seatpost with a Kashima coating, the length of which varies depending on frame size (S: 125 mm, M/L: 150 mm, XL: 175 mm). The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the Cube Stereo 120 HPC EX 29 metalblue’n’blue offers outstanding spec, suitable for both challenging trails and comfortable rides, and impresses with its high-quality build and well-thought-out components.