Cube Stereo 140 HPC Race 27.5 deepblue´n´white

The "Stereo 140 HPC Race 27.5 deepblue’n’white" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for challenging trails and versatile use. The price for this model is 2,699 EUR.

The bike’s frame is constructed using HPC Carbon Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology with a 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle. This combination ensures an optimal balance between lightness and stability. The bike is fitted with an ATG, ETC 4-Link system and features an ISCG mount, Boost 148 and AXH.

Braking performance is provided by the Shimano BR-MT520/MT500 hydraulic disc brakes, with 203 mm discs at the front and 180 mm at the rear. The rear derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, ShadowPlus with 12 speeds, operated by the Shimano Deore SL-M6100 Rapidfire-Plus shifter.

The bike’s suspension fork is a Fox 34 Float Rhythm with 150 mm of travel and a 2-position Sweep-Adjust GRIP damper, which ensures precise handling and a high level of riding comfort. The rear shock is a Fox Float DPS with Open, Medium and Firm modes and dimensions of 185x52.5 mm.

The crankset consists of a Shimano FC-MT511 with 32 teeth and a 170 mm Boost configuration. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a 10–51T range, and the drivetrain is powered by a Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The bike’s cockpit comprises a Newmen Evolution SL 318.25 handlebar with a width of 760 mm, ACID Disrupt Soft Compound grips and a Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Integrated, 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The tyres are Schwalbe Nobby Nic Super Ground with Addix Speedgrip and Kevlar, size 2.4, fitted to a Fulcrum Red Fire 55 EM wheelset. This wheelset has 28 spokes at the front and rear, with a hub width of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear, and is tubeless-ready.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance Lite, fitted to a CUBE dropper post with handlebar lever and internal cable routing, which is available in various lengths (XS: 100 mm, S: 125 mm, M/L/XL: 150 mm). The saddle is secured using a CUBE Screwlock with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the “Stereo 140 HPC Race 27.5 deepblue’n’white” from Cube offers excellent spec for ambitious mountain bikers who value quality, performance and versatility.