Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Actionteam 625 Nyon

The 2021 "Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Actionteam 625 Nyon" model from Cube is a high-quality e-mountain bike, priced at 6,449 EUR. The bike is characterised by its robust and innovative frame construction, which is manufactured using C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology. The rear section of the frame is made from 6061 T6 aluminium and fully integrates the battery, ensuring a clean look and optimum protection. Weighing 24 kg, it is one of the heavier e-mountain bikes, but offers excellent stability and control on challenging trails.

The braking system consists of Shimano XT BR-M8120 hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm rotors at the front and rear, delivering powerful and reliable braking performance. The drivetrain is a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus 12-speed system, which enables precise and fast gear changes. The shift levers are also from Shimano, model XT SL-M8100-IR, and are directly mounted.

For suspension, the bike is fitted with a Fox 38 Float Factory FIT4 fork, which offers 170 mm of travel and features a Kashima coating. The Fox Float DPX2 Factory EVOL rear shock offers additional control and comfort with adjustable modes (Open, Medium, Firm) and is also Kashima-coated.

The drivetrain consists of an e*thirteen Plus crankset with 36 teeth and a length of 165 mm, as well as a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 cassette with a gear ratio of 10-51T. The chain is a Shimano CN-M6100, renowned for its durability and reliability.

The bike’s cockpit features a Newmen Advanced 318.25 carbon handlebar, 780 mm wide, and CUBE Race grips with a diameter of 31 mm. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB with a diameter of 31.8 mm, and the headset is an ACROS AZF-1034 with integrated cable management.

The tyres consist of a Schwalbe Magic Mary Super Trail Addix Soft tyre at the front and a Schwalbe Big Betty Addix Soft Super Gravity Tubeless Easy tyre at the rear, both in size 2.4. The wheelset is a Newmen Evolution SL E.30, which is tubeless-ready and fitted with 28 spokes at the front and rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec, mounted on a Fox Transfer Factory seatpost with a Kashima coating, the travel of which varies depending on frame size (S: 100 mm, M: 125 mm, L: 150 mm, XL: 175 mm). The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock semi-integrated clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The e-mountain bike’s drivetrain is powered by a Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 motor (85 Nm) with an output of 250 watts. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube 625, which ensures a long range. The display is a Bosch Nyon, offering comprehensive information and easy operation.

Overall, the “Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Actionteam 625 Nyon” from Cube offers an impressive combination of state-of-the-art technology, high-quality components and well-thought-out design, making it suitable for both ambitious riders and challenging trails.