Cube Stereo 120 HPC SLT 29 flatprizmblack´n´carbon

The "Stereo 120 HPC SLT 29 flatprizmblack’n’carbon" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and first-class specifications. The price for this model is 4,399 EUR.

The bike’s frame is constructed using HPC Carbon Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and a 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle. This combination offers an optimal balance of lightness and stability. The Advanced Twin Mold Technology ensures precisely controlled wall thicknesses and high frame stiffness. The rear triangle is fitted with the ATG (Agile Trail Geometry) and ETC (Efficient Trail Control) 4-link system, which ensures agile and controlled handling. The Boost 148 hub width and the AXH (Adaptable X-12 Hanger) system round off the frame design.

The braking system consists of Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brakes, with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear. The derailleur system is also from Shimano; the XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus system offers 12 speeds and ensures precise and reliable gear changes. The shift levers are the Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR with Direct Attach mounting.

Front suspension is provided by the Fox 34 Float Factory FIT4 fork with 130 mm of travel. It can be adjusted to Open (adjustable), Medium and Firm modes and features a Kashima coating, which ensures particularly smooth operation. The rear shock is a Fox Float DPS Factory with the same adjustment options and also features a Kashima coating.

The drivetrain consists of an e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon crankset with 30 teeth and a Boost axle. The cassette is a Shimano XT CS-M8100 with a 10–51-tooth range, whilst the chain is the Shimano CN-M6100 model.

The cockpit consists of a Newmen Advanced SL 318.20 carbon handlebar, 750 mm wide, fitted with ACID Disrupt Soft Compound grips. The stem is a Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an integrated VP system, with a diameter of 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The tyres are Maxxis Rekon EXO Tubeless Ready in size 2.4" at the front and Maxxis Rekon Race EXO Tubeless Ready in size 2.35" at the rear. The wheelsets are Newmen Advanced SL X.A.30 carbon, each with 28 spokes at the front and rear, and are Tubeless Ready.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT Carbon model, mounted on a Fox Transfer Factory seatpost with a Kashima coating. The seatpost has different adjustment ranges depending on frame size: 125 mm for size S, 150 mm for M/L and 175 mm for XL. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the Cube Stereo 120 HPC SLT 29 flatprizmblack’n’carbon offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, high-quality components and meticulous craftsmanship, making it a first-class mountain bike for discerning riders.