2019 CUBE

Stereo Hybrid 160 SL 500

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components and mechanical disc brakes.
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Weight52.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 160 / 170mm
ForkFox Float 36
ShockFox Float DPX2 Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXT, Race Face
MotorBosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive
BatteryBosch 500Wh
BrakesMechanical Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

11 mph

Stereo Hybrid 160 SL 500

26 mph

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Reviews
off.road.cc
Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Actionteam 625 27.5 2020 review

May 2020

Cube's snappily named Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Actionteam 625 27.5 is a full-fat e-MTB that offers up a large battery capacity and latest generation Bosch drive unit mated to a sleek carbon frame with solid trail-taming capability and some great kit for the money. The only real issues were an unexplained rattle from the motor unit and the substantial weight. Buyer's guide: electric mountain bikes - all you need to know about e-bikes Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless?

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E-Mountainbike Magazine
CUBE Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC in Review

Dec 2019 · Felix Stix, Robin Schmitt, Jonas Müssig

CUBE have fundamentally revised their eMTB portfolio. The CUBE Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC is their flagship enduro model: is it a banger bike on a budget?

Highs
  • Great tire combination

  • Relaxed, long-distance position

  • Consistent colours throughout

Lows
  • Suspension too plush and linear

  • Short travel dropper post (125 mm in M)

  • Speed sensor with spoke magnet

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 Race 500 27.5

May 2019

The Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 Race 500 27.5 has an interminable name, though much easier to ride than pronounce while climbing a steep hill. The Stereo Hybrid uses a finely finished aluminium frame with sharp angles and a robust, industrial presence, 27.5” wheels wrapped in meaty 2.6” Schwalbe tyres, and the excellent Bosch Performance CX …

Highs
  • Excellent value.

  • Comfortable and composed.

  • Bosch CX motor runs very well.

Lows
  • Too conservative for aggressive riding.

  • Needs tubeless valves.

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BikeRadar
Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPA Race 500 e-MTB review

Nov 2017 · Guy Kesteven

Impressively smooth in a straight line, but noise and conservative handling limits confidence. Buy if you want an impressive-looking bike with straight-up power

Highs
  • Powerful motor and plush suspension are great in a straight line

  • Reinforced rear tyre improves survivability

Lows
  • Conservative shape and handling plus 180mm brakes make it a struggle to control its DH-bike-like weight when things get steep, fast and twisty

  • Bosch motor is noisy and blunt in operation, and battery rattle is irritating

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MBR
Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPA SL 500 (2017) first ride - MBR

Jul 2017 · Mick Kirkman

With the 2017 Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPA SL 500 the ultimate power-assisted enduro rig is no longer just an electric dream.

Highs
  • Literally smashes through any ground right up to full on DH terrain. Makes climbing exciting and delivers more of the good stuff in every ride.

Lows
  • 160mm travel e-bikes are incredibly tough on equipment, especially the drivetrain. Frame shape is taller and shorter than most modern enduro bikes.

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Dirt Mountainbike
CUBE STEREO HYBRID HPA 160 ACTION TEAM 500

Apr 2017 · Sean White

It's about light fast speed with the Cube Stereo. A refinement on one of the first full-suspension e-bike we rode and an evolution which shows real progress.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminum

Fork

FOX 36 Float, GRIP, 3-position with micro adjust, 15mm x 110mm

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Float DPX2 EVOL, open(adjustable)/medium/firm mode, 200mm x 57mm, 30x8mm upper and lower mounts

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Headset

FSA 1.5B ZS, zero stack

Stem

Race Face Ride, 35mm diameter

Handlebar

Race Face Ride 35, 760mm width

Saddle

Cube Natural Fit Active Race

Seatpost

FOX Transfer Performance Elite, 359x100mm for 16" frame, 409x125mm for 18" frame, 456x150mm for 20" and 22" frames

TypeDropper

Pedals

Cube PP MTB

Grips

Cube Race, 31mm, single clamp

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT RD-M8000-DGS, Shadow Plus, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Race Face Aeffect, 165mm

Shifters

Shimano XT SL-M8000-I, direct attach

Cassette

Shimano SLX CS-M7000, 11-46 tooth, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11e Turbo

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Shimano XT with 180mm rotors (front and rear)

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XT

Wheels
Rims

Cube EX30, 32 hole, tubeless ready

Front Hub

Front: Shimano XT HB-M8010-B, Boost, Center Lock, 15QR x 110mm, Rear: Shimano XT FH-M8010-B, Boost, Center Lock, 12mm x 148mm

Rear Hub

Front: Shimano XT HB-M8010-B, Boost, Center Lock, 15QR x 110mm, Rear: Shimano XT FH-M8010-B, Boost, Center Lock, 12mm x 148mm

Tires

Front: Schwalbe Magic Mary, Addix Soft, Tubeless Easy, Super Gravity, 27.5 x 2.60", Rear: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Addix Speedgrip, Tubeless Easy, Super Gravity, 27.5 x 2.60"

Electric Components
Motor

Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX (75Nm) Cruise (250Watt)

Battery

Bosch PowerTube 500 with Bosch 4A charger

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