Cube Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29 actionteam

The “Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29 actionteam” model from Cube, released in 2021, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and high-quality components. The price for this model is 3649 EUR.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, offering an optimal combination of stability and lightness. Weighing 14 kg, the bike is relatively light, making it ideal for challenging trails and long rides. The frame also features ATG, ETC 4-Link, ISCG mount, Boost 148 and AXH, ensuring additional robustness and versatility.

The brakes are Shimano XT BR-M8120 hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm discs at the front and 180 mm at the rear. These offer excellent braking performance in all conditions. The rear derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, ShadowPlus with 12 speeds, operated directly and precisely via the Shimano SLX SL-M7100-I shifter.

Suspension at the front is provided by a Fox 36 Float Factory FIT GRIP2 fork with a tapered steerer tube, a 15x110 mm axle and 160 mm of travel, which features a Kashima coating. At the rear is a Fox Float DPX2 Factory shock, also Kashima-coated, with a trunnion mount and adjustable modes (Open, Medium, Firm).

The crankset is a Shimano XT FC-M8100 with a 32-tooth chainring and a Boost 170 mm crank arm length. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a 10–51T gear range, whilst power is transmitted via a Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The cockpit consists of a Race Face Chester 35 handlebar with a width of 780 mm and CUBE Race SL grips with a diameter of 29.5 mm and a single clamp. The stem is a Race Face Aeffect R 35, and the headset is a VP Integrated with an upper diameter of 1 1/8" and a lower diameter of 1 1/2".

The tyres are Schwalbe Magic Mary at the front and Schwalbe Big Betty at the rear, both in the Super Trail version with Addix Soft compound and a Kevlar carcass, in size 2.4. The wheels are Newmen Evolution SL A.30, tubeless-ready, with 28 spokes at the front and rear and axles measuring 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance Lite, mounted on a CUBE Dropper Post seatpost with handlebar lever and internal cable routing. The seatpost has a diameter of 31.6 mm and a travel of 150 mm (125 mm for size S). The saddle is secured using a CUBE Screwlock with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the Cube Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29 actionteam offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, high-quality components and well-thought-out design, making it the ideal companion for discerning mountain bikers.