Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Race 625 desert

The “Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Race 625 desert” model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality e-mountain bike designed for challenging trails and off-road adventures. The price for this model is 4049 EUR. The frame is constructed using C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology with a 6061 T6 aluminium rear triangle, supported by Efficient Trail Control and the FSP 4-Link system. The Agile Trail Geometry and Boost 148 technology ensure agile and stable handling. The frame fully integrates the battery, which not only gives it an attractive look but also optimises the bike’s centre of gravity. 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. The drivetrain consists of a SRAM NX Eagle™ 12-speed system, operated via the SRAM SX Eagle™ trigger shifter with Single Click. The RockShox 35 Silver fork, featuring a tapered steerer tube and 160 mm of travel, is specifically approved for eMTBs and provides excellent damping. The RockShox Deluxe Select shock, with rebound adjustment and a trunnion mount, perfectly complements the suspension setup.

Power is delivered via an ACID E-Crank with 36 teeth and a length of 165 mm, combined with a SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™ cassette with an 11–50T range. The handlebars are Newmen Evolution SL 318.25 with a width of 760 mm, whilst the grips are CUBE Race Grip 31 mm with a single-clamp design. The CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB has a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an ACROS AZX-1030 with Zero-Stack technology.

The wheelsets consist of CUBE EX30 rims, which are tubeless-ready, fitted with Maxxis Minion DHF tyres at the front (2.5 WT) and Maxxis Minion DHR II tyres at the rear (2.4 WT), both of which are also tubeless-ready and feature Dual/EXO technology. The hubs are by Shimano: FR: Shimano HB-MT400-B, 15 mm, Boost, Centre Lock; RR: Shimano FH-MT400-B, 12 mm, Boost, Centre Lock.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec and is mounted on an adjustable JD YSP-12 seatpost with a 125 mm stroke and a diameter of 31.6 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Screwlock semi-integrated clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The bike is powered by a Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 motor with a torque of 85Nm and an output of 250 watts. The Bosch PowerTube 625 battery ensures sufficient range, whilst the Bosch Purion display offers user-friendly controls and displays all key information.

This e-mountain bike is ideal for riders looking for a powerful and versatile bike that performs well on both challenging trails and longer rides.