Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Race 625 carbon

The "Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Race 625 carbon" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-performance e-mountain bike designed for challenging trails and intense rides. Priced at 4049 EUR, it offers a wide range of high-quality components and a well-thought-out design.

The frame is constructed using C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology with a rear triangle made from 6061 T6 aluminium. This combination ensures the frame’s high stability and durability. The Efficient Trail Control System and Agile Trail Geometry also provide excellent control and manoeuvrability on a variety of terrains. The frame is also fitted with a Boost 148 standard and a fully integrated battery, ensuring a sleek design and optimal weight distribution. The bike’s total weight is 24 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Magura MT Thirty hydraulic disc brakes with 4-piston calipers at both the front and rear, each fitted with 203 mm rotors. Gear changes are handled by a SRAM NX Eagle™ 12-speed system, which enables precise and reliable shifting. The shifter is a SRAM SX Eagle™ trigger with a single-click function.

The suspension consists of a RockShox 35 Silver fork with 160 mm of travel and a RockShox Deluxe Select shock, which features rebound adjustment and a trunnion mount. These components ensure excellent damping and control on rough terrain.

The drivetrain is powered by an ACID E-crank with 36 teeth and a length of 165 mm, as well as a SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™ cassette with 11–50 teeth. The handlebars are Newmen Evolution SL 318.25 with a width of 760 mm, ensuring optimum steering precision. The grips are CUBE Race Grip 31 mm with a 1-clamp attachment.

The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB with a diameter of 31.8 mm, and the headset is an ACROS AZX-1030. The rims are CUBE EX30, 32H, disc, tubeless-ready, which ensures high stability and the option to use tubeless tyres. The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF, MaxxTerra/EXO, Tubeless Ready, 2.5 WT at the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II, MaxxTerra/EXO, Tubeless Ready, 2.4 WT at the rear.

The hubs are Shimano HB-MT400-B at the front and Shimano FH-MT400-B at the rear, both to the Boost standard and with Centre Lock brake disc mounts. The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec, mounted on an adjustable JD YSP-12 seatpost with a 125 mm adjustment range and a diameter of 31.6 mm.

Power is provided by a Bosch Performance CX Generation 4 motor with 85 Nm of torque and an output of 250 watts. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube 625, which offers sufficient capacity for long rides. The display is a Bosch Purion, which clearly shows all the key information.

Overall, the Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Race 625 Carbon is a robust and powerful e-mountain bike, characterised by high-quality components and a well-thought-out design, making it ideal for challenging trails and intense rides.