Cube favours 29-inch, carbon and elegantly integrates the battery. The top model with electronic shifting and top components has clear advantages uphill thanks to the large wheels. Despite the low suspension travel, the bike rolls smoothly and with good traction through difficult terrain. The short travel is noticeable, but the bike climbs dynamically. Downhill, the Cube is well-balanced, but on steep climbs you'll wish for a little more travel at the front. This puts a lot of weight on the steering centre and the handling becomes a little unstable. The Nobby Nics, otherwise out of place on the front wheel, work well on the 29er version with its 2.6 mm width. The combination of Bosch motor and Di2 is unusual and makes for a cluttered cockpit. Despite the finest equipment (carbon wheels and handlebars), the Stereo Hybrid is no lightweight at almost 23 kilos. The 300 gram heavier integrated battery takes its toll. At least it is easy to remove and sits without rattling.
CONCLUSION Elegant and very balanced 29er trail bike with little suspension travel but great performance. Visually elegant, high-quality equipment. A success!
Cube Stereo Hybrid 120 HPC 29"
Reach height 1445 hm
Time / 500 hm4
25.0 min.
Price 6,499 Euro
Drive
Engine Bosch
Maximum torque¹ 75 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² / price Replacement battery Bosch Powertube, 500 W / 2905 grams / 789 euros
Circuit Shimano XT Di2
Translation (v. / h.) 15; 11-46
Display / Size Bosch Purion / 31.5 x 31.5 mm
Equipment
Fork / damper Fox 34 Float Factory / Fox Factory DPS
Spring travel (f. / h.) 120 mm / 120 mm
Telescopic support Fox Transfer, 125 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Shimano XT / 180 mm / 180 mm
Impellers Newmen Evolution SL.E 35
Wheel size 29''
Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic Addix Speedgrip 2.6
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material S / M / L / XL / Carbon
Weight 22.8 kg
Centre of gravity height 520 mm
Handlebar width 750 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 mm / 162 mm
Reach / Stack 416 mm / 605 mm
EMTB judgement SUPER
Manufacturer information
²Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers, the results of the reach measurement and the laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price.
4
Average value from the reach height test over the entire distance.
EMTB judgements: super (from 350 points), very good (from 315 points), good (from 280 points), satisfactory (from 245 points), with weaknesses (from 210 points), below insufficient.
