Cube Stereo 140 HPC SLT 27.5 green´n´flashgreen

The "Stereo 140 HPC SLT 27.5 green’n’flashgreen" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology 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. This design offers an optimal balance between lightness and stability. The frame is equipped with ATG (Agile Trail Geometry), ETC (Efficient Trail Control) 4-link design, ISCG mount, Boost 148 and AXH, guaranteeing outstanding performance on a variety of trails.

Braking performance is provided by Magura MT8 SL hydraulic disc brakes with a 203 mm front rotor and a 180 mm rear rotor. The drivetrain consists of the SRAM GX Eagle™ 12-speed groupset, complemented by the SRAM GX Eagle™ trigger shifter, which enables precise and rapid gear changes.

Front suspension is provided by the Fox 36 Float Factory FIT GRIP2 fork with a tapered steerer tube and 150 mm of travel. This fork features a Kashima coating, ensuring exceptionally smooth operation. The rear shock is a Fox Float X Factory with a trunnion mount, adjustable low-speed compression (LSC) and a 2-position lever. This is also Kashima-coated, which further enhances overall performance.

The crankset is a SRAM X1 Eagle™ Carbon DUB with 32 teeth and a length of 170 mm. The cassette is a SRAM XG-1275 Eagle™ with a 10–52-tooth range, offering a wide selection of gears for various types of terrain. The drivetrain is completed by the SRAM SX Eagle™.

The handlebars are Newmen Advanced 318.25 carbon handlebars with a width of 780 mm, paired with 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 System with a 1 1/8" upper bearing and a 1 1/2" lower bearing.

The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF Dual/EXO Tubeless Ready in size 2.5 WT at the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II Dual/EXO Tubeless Ready in size 2.4 WT at the rear, fitted to Newmen Evolution SL A.30 wheelsets with 28 spokes at the front and rear, which are also tubeless-ready.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT Carbon, mounted on a Fox Transfer Factory seatpost with Kashima coating. The seatpost is available in various lengths: 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.

Overall, the Cube Stereo 140 HPC SLT 27.5 green’n’flashgreen offers excellent spec, making it ideally suited to demanding mountain bike tours.