Cube Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29 actionteam

The "Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29 actionteam" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for challenging trails and technical terrain. Priced at 3,999 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of top-class components and technologies.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and is fitted with ATG, ETC 4-Link, ISCG mount, Boost 148 and AXH. This construction ensures high stiffness and durability whilst keeping the weight low.

The braking system comprises Shimano XT BR-M8120/M8100 hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm rotors at the front and 180 mm at the rear, ensuring excellent braking performance in all conditions. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus 12-speed system, which enables precise and reliable shifting. The shift levers are Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR Direct Attach, making operation even more intuitive.

The bike’s suspension is also noteworthy. At the front is a Fox 36 Float Factory FIT GRIP2 fork with 160 mm of travel and a Kashima coating, which ensures excellent shock absorption. The rear shock is a Fox Float X Factory with a trunnion mount and adjustable low-speed compression (LSC), as well as a 2-position lever, also Kashima-coated.

The crankset consists of a Shimano XT FC-M8100 with 32 teeth and a Boost crank arm length of 170 mm. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a 10–51T range, offering a wide selection of gears. The drivetrain is completed by the Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

Optimal control and comfort are ensured by the Race Face Chester 35 handlebars, which are 780 mm wide, and the ACID Disrupt Soft Compound grips. The stem is a Race Face Aeffect R 35, and the headset is a VP Integrated with an upper size of 1 1/8" and a lower size of 1 1/2".

The tyres chosen are Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail Addix Soft Kevlar in size 2.4 for the front wheel and Schwalbe Big Betty Super Trail Addix Soft Kevlar in size 2.4 for the rear wheel. Both tyres are fitted to a Newmen Evolution SL A.30 wheelset, which is tubeless-ready and features 28 spokes at the front and rear, with axle dimensions of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance Lite, mounted on a Fox Transfer Factory seatpost with a Kashima coating. The seatpost drop varies depending on frame size: 125 mm for size S, 150 mm for size M/L and 175 mm for size XL. The saddle is clamped 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 an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.