Cube Stereo 140 HPC TM 27.5 flashgrey´n´orange

The "Stereo 140 HPC TM 27.5 flashgrey’n’orange" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 3549 EUR, this bike offers a host of technical refinements and high-quality components.

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 weighs just 13 kg, making it a light and agile companion on challenging trails.

Braking performance is provided by Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brakes with a 203 mm rotor at the front and an 180 mm rotor at the rear. These offer reliable braking power in all conditions. The drivetrain consists of the SRAM GX Eagle™ 12-speed groupset, which, together with the SRAM GX Eagle™ Trigger shift lever, enables precise and fast gear changes.

The Fox 36 Float Factory FIT GRIP2 fork, with 150 mm of travel and a Kashima coating, ensures excellent damping and control. The Fox Float DPX2 Factory rear shock, also featuring a Kashima coating, offers three modes (Open, Medium, Firm) that can be adjusted to suit the terrain.

The crankset consists of the SRAM X1 Eagle™ Carbon with a 32-tooth chainring and a length of 170 mm. The SRAM XG-1275 cassette offers a range of 10–52T, ensuring an optimal gear ratio for various types of terrain. The drivetrain is completed by the SRAM SX Eagle™.

The handlebars, a Race Face Next R 35 Carbon with a width of 800 mm, and the Race Face Turbine R 35 stem provide stable and comfortable steering. The SDG Thrice grips ensure a secure grip.

The tyres are Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail, Addix Soft, Kevlar, 2.4 at the front and Schwalbe Big Betty Super Trail, Addix Soft, Kevlar, 2.4 at the rear. These tyres offer excellent grip and stability on a variety of surfaces. The wheelset consists of Newmen Evolution SL A.30 rims, which are tubeless-ready and offer a high level of reliability.

The SDG Radar saddle and the CUBE Dropper Post seatpost, with internal cable routing and a travel of 150 mm (125 mm for size S), offer comfort and adjustability whilst riding. The saddle is secured using the CUBE Screwlock with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

In summary, the Cube Stereo 140 HPC TM 27.5 flashgrey’n’orange is a technically sophisticated mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. It delivers outstanding performance both uphill and downhill, making it ideal for discerning mountain bikers.