Cube Stereo 120 Rookie actionteam

The “Stereo 120 Rookie actionteam” model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out thanks to its well-thought-out design and high-performance components. The price for this model is 2049 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from HPA Ultralight aluminium, which is particularly light and sturdy thanks to Advanced Hydroform and Triple Butted technology. Weighing 15 kg, the bike offers a good balance between robustness and manoeuvrability.

The brakes on the “Stereo 120 Rookie actionteam” are Magura MT Thirty hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with four pistons at the front and two pistons at the rear. Both brakes have 180 mm rotors, ensuring powerful and reliable braking performance. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Deore RD-M6100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-speed rear derailleur, combined with Shimano Deore SL-M6100 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers, which enable precise and fast gear changes.

Suspension at the front is provided by an SR Suntour XCR34 Air fork with 120 mm of travel, a tapered head tube and a 15x110 mm thru-axle. The rear shock is an SR Suntour Edge R measuring 190x45 mm, which ensures optimum damping on rough terrain. The crankset is a Shimano FC-MT511 Boost with a 30-tooth chainring, whilst the cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a range of 10–51 teeth. Power is transmitted via a Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The bike’s cockpit comprises a 720 mm wide CUBE Rise Trail handlebar and CUBE Race SL grips with a diameter of 29.5 mm and a single-clamp design. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem SL with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Semi-Integrated System with an upper diameter of 1 1/8" and a lower diameter of 1 1/2".

The tyres are Schwalbe Nobby Nic Addix Performance Kevlar tyres, 2.35 inches wide, fitted to Answer Atac EM wheelsets. These wheelsets are tubeless-ready and feature axle standards of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear. The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the “Stereo 120 Rookie actionteam” from Cube offers an excellent combination of high-quality components and well-thought-out design, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced mountain bikers.