Cube Stereo 140 HPC SLT 27.5 carbon´n´black

The "Stereo 140 HPC SLT 27.5 carbon’n’black" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technical features and first-class specifications. The price for this model is 3,899 EUR.

The bike’s frame is constructed using HPC Carbon Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, combined with a 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle. These materials and technologies ensure the frame’s high stability and durability. In addition, the frame features ATG, ETC 4-Link, ISCG mount, Boost 148 and AXH, which underline the bike’s versatility and adaptability.

Magura MT8 SL hydraulic disc brakes have been fitted, with 203 mm discs at the front and 180 mm at the rear. These brakes offer reliable and powerful braking performance. The drivetrain consists of a SRAM GX Eagle™ 12-speed system, operated by SRAM GX Eagle™ trigger shifters. This enables precise and rapid gear changes.

The Fox 36 Float Factory FIT GRIP2 fork, featuring a tapered steerer tube and a 15x110 mm axle, offers 150 mm of travel and is finished with a Kashima coating, which ensures smooth performance. The Fox Float X Factory shock, also Kashima-coated, is an 185x52.5 mm trunnion-mount model and features adjustable LSC with a 2-position lever.

The crankset is a Sram X1 Eagle™ Carbon DUB with a 32T chainring and a length of 170 mm. The cassette is a SRAM XG-1275 Eagle™ with a 10–52T range, offering a wide variety of gear ratios. The drivetrain is a SRAM SX Eagle™.

The cockpit consists of a Newmen Advanced 318.25 carbon handlebar, 780 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 a VP Integrated, 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF at the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II at the rear, both in the MaxxTerra/EXO version, tubeless-ready and in sizes 2.5 WT (front) and 2.4 WT (rear). The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution SL A.30, with 28 spokes at the front and rear, and axle dimensions of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear; these are also Tubeless Ready.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT Carbon and the seatpost is a Fox Transfer Factory with a Kashima coating. The seatpost travel varies depending on frame size: XS: 100 mm, S: 125 mm, M/L: 150 mm, XL: 175 mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

In summary, the “Stereo 140 HPC SLT 27.5 carbon’n’black” is a technically sophisticated mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and advanced materials, and has therefore been designed for discerning riders.