Cube Stereo 120 Race 29 lightgrey´n´black

The "Stereo 120 Race 29 light grey and black" model from Cube, released in 2021, impresses with its balanced combination of high-quality components and well-thought-out design. Priced at 2049 EUR, this mountain bike offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from HPA Advanced Hydroform aluminium and features ATG, ETC 4-Link and AXH technologies, ensuring high stability and durability. Weighing 14 kg, the bike is also relatively light for a full-suspension mountain bike.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano BR-MT500 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear. This ensures reliable and powerful braking in all conditions. The rear derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS with ShadowPlus technology, offering 12 speeds that can be shifted precisely and quickly using the Shimano Deore SL-M6100 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers.

The RockShox Recon Gold RL Air fork, with 130 mm of travel, and the RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock, featuring rebound adjustment and a lockout function, ensure optimum suspension and damping, contributing to a comfortable riding experience across a wide variety of terrain. The Shimano FC-MT511 crankset with a 30-tooth chainring and the Shimano Deore CS-M6100 cassette with a 10–51T, offer a wide range of gear ratios suitable for both steep climbs and fast descents.

The drivetrain is completed by the Shimano CN-M6100 chain, which is renowned for its durability and efficiency. The Newmen Evolution SL 318.25 handlebars, with a width of 760 mm, and the CUBE Race SL grips, with a diameter of 29.5 mm, ensure comfortable and secure handling. The Newmen Evolution 318.4 stem, with a diameter of 31.8 mm, and the VP Tapered headset ensure precise steering.

The Schwalbe Nobby Nic tyres, size 2.35, with Addix Performance Compound and Kevlar reinforcement, offer excellent grip and puncture protection. The Fulcrum Red 77 wheelset, with tubeless-ready functionality, helps to reduce the overall weight whilst offering high stability.

The Natural Fit Venec Lite saddle, mounted on a CUBE Dropper Post seatpost with internal cable routing and a 130 mm adjustment range (120 mm for size S), allows for quick adjustment of the saddle height whilst riding. The saddle is secured using the CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the 2021 CUBE Stereo 120 Race 29 in light grey and black offers a well-thought-out specification that is suitable for both ambitious beginners and experienced mountain bikers.