Cube Stereo 140 HPC Rookie flashgrey´n´olive

The "Stereo 140 HPC Rookie flashgrey’n’olive" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for challenging trails and off-road adventures. Priced at 2,399 EUR, it offers an outstanding combination of advanced technology and reliable components.

The bike’s frame is constructed using HPC Carbon Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology with a 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle. This design ensures an optimal balance between weight and stability. The frame is also fitted with ATG, ETC 4-Link, ISCG mount, Boost 148 and AXH, which underline the bike’s versatility and robustness.

The “Stereo 140 HPC Rookie” is fitted with Magura MT Thirty hydraulic disc brakes, featuring a 4-piston caliper at the front and a 2-piston caliper at the rear. Both brakes have a diameter of 180 mm, ensuring excellent braking power and control. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Deore RD-M6100-SGS with ShadowPlus technology and offers 12 speeds, controlled via the Shimano Deore SL-M6100 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers.

Suspension is provided at the front by a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork with Sweep Adjust and 150 mm of travel, whilst at the rear a Fox Float DPS shock with Open, Medium and Firm modes and dimensions of 185x52.5 mm is fitted. This combination offers excellent damping and control across a wide variety of terrain.

The crankset is a Shimano FC-MT511 with 32 teeth and Boost standard. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a 10–51-tooth range, whilst power is transmitted via a Shimano CN-M6100 chain. The handlebars are Newmen Evolution SL 318.10 with a width of 760 mm; the grips are ACID React Pro.

The bike’s stem is a Newmen Evolution SL 318.4 with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP I-t, integrated, with an upper size of 1 1/8" and a lower size of 1 1/2". The tyres are Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Super Ground, Addix Speedgrip, Kevlar, 2.4 wide, and offer excellent grip and durability. The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution SL A30 rims with 28 spokes at the front and rear, and axle standards of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear. The wheels are tubeless-ready.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite model, mounted on a CUBE Dropper Post seatpost with a handlebar lever and internal cable routing. Depending on the frame size, the seatpost has a travel of either 100 mm (XS) or 120 mm (S). The saddle is secured using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the “Stereo 140 HPC Rookie flashgrey’n’olive” from Cube offers a well-designed and high-performance package for ambitious mountain bikers looking for a reliable and versatile bike.