

Having spent a lot of time recently on the 50Nm Trek Fuel EXe, jumping on board the Cube Stereo Hybrid was a quick reminder of the amount of punch that a full-power eMTB really has!Įven in Tour mode, the Cube surges forward getting you up to speed really quickly. Wheels are alloy 30mm rims on Shimano hubs, with Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.6" Performance tyres.įirst rides on the Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 The group set is a mix of Shimano Deore 11-speed with a 11-51 cassette, 165mm Truvativ Acis cranks with a 34t ring, plus Magura MT30 brakes with 203mm rotors. TESTED: Cube Stereo Hybrid HPC 140 Race 625 Wait, didn't you test this in 2020? Yes, a similar model! The motor itself is the same, and this is likely the cheapest price point where you can get this quality motor and battery system on a full-suspension eMTB. While Bosch have developed their Smart System which is a level above the Performance CX system, it is currently pretty rare and primarily offers changes to tuning, battery size and the head unit.
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While that's no small chunk of change, the Cube Stereo 140 (as a nickname) has a full carbon main frame and a top Bosch Performance CX Gen 4 motor with a 625Wh battery and the Purion display. Being sold exclusively through 99 Bikes, the 140mm travel 29er eMTB has a retail price of $7499. There is just so much more choice on the market now than even a few years ago.Ĭube are well-known for their high value bikes, and the Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC Pro is no exception. Even better, the diversification with mid power eMTBs and full power, plus mid to long travel models to boot. The upshot of that is the growth tends to be both ways, with some great value options also making up the range for many brands. The eMTB arms race isn't showing any signs of slowing down, with top dollar bikes pushing a little further towards house deposit levels each year.
