2020 CUBE
STEREO 140 HPC SL 27.5
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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| MSRP | €2,923 (about $3,212) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 28.0 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select+ |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Jan 2020 · Christoph Bayer
Such amazing componentry at such a fair price – where's the catch? You'll undoubtedly ask yourself this when you take a closer look at the CUBE Stereo 170 SL 29. We were just as curious to see how the bike would perform! Read on to find out.
Calm and predictable up to a certain speed
High-end componentry
Well priced
Rudimentary finish
Flimsy tires
Lacking rear suspension performance on the climbs and descents
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 …
Excellent value.
Comfortable and composed.
Bosch CX motor runs very well.
Too conservative for aggressive riding.
Needs tubeless valves.
Apr 2019 · Tom Marvin
Good kit for the money, but less suited to increasingly aggressive riding
Very good value for money across the board
Geometry doesn’t match expectations from the kit, rear suspension needs better mid-stroke support
Apr 2018
We detailed Cube's move to 29" wheels on the new Stereo 150 29, built for their Enduro World Series team. Previewing the affordable carbon bike in Finale Ligure, we rode away impressed with the 29er's agile & responsive ride on the technical terrain, chasing downhill after Cube's pro riders.
Apr 2017 · Paul Burwell
Some positive changes to the geometry and handling of the Cube Stereo 140 29 C:62 SL for 2017. It’s also upgraded to a full carbon chassis and handlebar.
| Frame | HPC, High Performance Composite BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Carbon’n’grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select+, 150mm Travel: 150mm |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | FSA Orbit I-t, Integrated, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2" |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 35 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine R 35, 780mm |
| Saddle | Natural Fit Nuance Lite |
| Seatpost | CUBE Dropper Post, Handlebar Lever, Internal Cable Routing, 31.6mm, 480x150mm (420x125mm for smallest frame size) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | CUBE Race SL Grip 29.5mm, 1-Clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, 10-51T, 1x12 |
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| Crank | Shimano XT, 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX SL-M7100-I, Direct Attach |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX CS-M7100, 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M7100 |
| Chain Guide | MRP 1X Chain Guide |
| Brakes | Shimano XT BR-M8100 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Newmen Evolution SL A.30 |
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| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Addix Speedgrip, Kevlar, Tubeless Easy, 2.35 |
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