Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($2,801)
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    30.6 lbs30.6 lbs
    5.5
    6.1
    AluminumCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Revelation Charger RCFox Rhythm Float 34 (air)
    Shock
    RockShox Monarch RT3Fox Float DPS Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XT, SLXXT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    150mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm140mm
    Brand Site

    radon-bikes.de

    cube.eu

    Summary
    The Radon Slide 8.0 and CUBE STEREO 140 HPC RACE 27.5 are both 27.5″ full suspension trail bikes. The Slide 8.0 has an aluminum frame, better components, and a better fork; while the STEREO 140 HPC RACE 27.5 has a carbon frame, more travel, and a 1 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2019 Slide 8.0
    2021 STEREO 140 HPC RACE 27.5
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    24 mph

    2019 Slide 8.0

    26 mph

    2021 STEREO 140 HPC RACE 27.5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aluminum

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    HPC Carbon Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aluminum 6061 T6 Rear Triangle, ATG, ETC 4-Link, ISCG Mount, Boost 148, AXH

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox Revelation RC, Charger, Boost

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Float Rhythm, 2-Position Sweep-Adjust GRIP Damper, Tapered, 15x110mm, 150mm

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch, RT3, 190x51mm

    Fox Float DPS, 185x52.5mm, Open/Medium/Firm Mode

    Bottom Bracket

    Race Face, pressfit, 92mm

    Headset

    Acros AiX IS41/IS52

    VP Integrated, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2"

    Stem

    Race Face AEffect 35, 50mm on 16"/18", 60mm on 20"/22"

    Race Face Aeffect R 35

    Handlebar

    Race Face AEffect, 35mm diameter, 760mm, 20mm rise

    Race Face Ride 35, 760mm

    Saddle

    Selle Italia X1

    Natural Fit Nuance Lite

    Seatpost

    Radon Dropper, 125mm on 16"/18", 150mm on 20"/22"

    CUBE Dropper Post, Handlebar Lever, Internal Cable Routing, 31.6mm, 130mm (120mm for size S)

    Pedals

    None

    Grips

    Ergon GE10, slim

    CUBE Race SL Grip 29.5mm, 1-Clamp

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT RD-M8000-GS

    Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    None

    Crank

    Race Face Aeffect, direct mount, 175mm

    Shimano FC-MT511, 32T, Boost, 170mm

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX SL-M7000-B, 11-speed, I-Spec B

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100, Rapidfire-Plus

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX CS-M7000, 11-46 tooth

    Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 10-51T

    Chain

    Shimano CN-HG601

    Shimano CN-M6100

    Chain Guide

    None

    Brakes

    Magura MT Trail Custom, Magura Storm HC 180mm rotors

    Shimano BR-MT520/MT500, Hydr. Disc Brake (203/180)

    Brake Levers

    Magura MT Trail Custom

    Wheels
    Rims

    Mavic XA wheelset, 30mm inner width

    Fulcrum Red Fire 55 EM, 28/28 Spokes, 15x110mm / 12x148mm, Tubeless Ready

    Spokes

    Mavic XA wheelset

    Front Hub

    Mavic XA wheelset

    Rear Hub

    Mavic XA wheelset

    Tires

    Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Addix-Speedgrip, TLE, Kevlar, 27.5" x 2.6"

    Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Super Ground, Addix Speedgrip, Kevlar, 2.35

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