CUBE STEREO 120 HPC EX Review

CUBE STEREO 120 HPC EX Review

CUBE STEREO 120 HPC EX Review

Price: 3699 €
category: Trailbike
Frame Material: Carbon / Alu
Weight: 13,2 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 130 mm
Travel Rear: 120 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • good rear triangle function
  • top bike in this price range
  • definately shredable in the downhill
  • great groupset for this price range
  • with 13,2 kg lighter than comparable bikes
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the CUBE STEREO 120 HPC EX in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Trailbike up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3699 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
603
606
615
634
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Reach
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-
420
440
460
480
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Top Tube Length
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570
591
614
640
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Seat Tube Length
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370
420
470
520
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Seat Tube Angle
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75,3
75,3
75,3
75,3
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Head Tube Length
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102
105
115
135
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Head Tube Angle
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67
67
67
67
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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40
40
40
40
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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334
334
334
334
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Chainstay Length
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-
436
436
436
436
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Wheelbase
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1148
1169
1193
1221
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Standover Height
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-
741
740
747
775
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Specification
  • Frame HPC Carbon Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aluminum 6061 T6 Rear Triangle, ATG, ETC 4-Link, Boost 148, AXH
  • Frame Material Carbon / Alu
  • Fork Fox 34 Float Factory FIT GRIP2, Tapered, 15x110mm, 130mm, Kashima Coated
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper Fox Float Float X Factory, 190x45mm, Adjustable LSC w/ 2-Pos. Lever, Kashima Coated
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR, Direct Attach
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-Speed
  • Crank Praxis Girder Carbon, Boost, 30T, sealed Enduro™ Bearings, 170mm
  • Cassette Shimano SLX CS-M7100, 10-51T
  • Chain Shimano CN-M6100
  • Brake Set Shimano XT BR-M8100, Hydr. Disc Brake (203/180)
  • Brake Rotors 203/180
  • Wheel Set Newmen Evolution SL A.30, 28/28 Spokes, 15x110mm/12x148mm, Tubeless Ready
  • Tires Front Maxxis Minion DHF, Dual/EXO, Tubeless Ready, 2.5 WT
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHF, Dual/EXO, Tubeless Ready, 2.5 WT
  • Saddle SDG Bel Air V3
  • Seat Post Fox Transfer Factory 31.6mm, Kashima Coated (S: 125mm, M/L: 150mm, XL: 175mm)
  • Stem Newmen Evolution SL 318.4, 31.8mm
  • Handle Bar Newmen Evolution SL 318.25, 760mm
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set VP Integrated, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2"

Expirience with the CUBE STEREO 120 HPC EX

Ludwig Döhl The STEREO 120 HPC EX is one of the most aggressively priced trail bikes in the world. Hardly any model promises more riding pleasure at lower prices. On the scale, the CUBE Fully with 13,2 kg looks good. Most Trailbike in the price range until under 4500 Euro are heavier. The moderate 67 degree head tube angle ensures a balanced handling. Compared with what the market offers, the seating position is neither super sporty, nor uber-comfortable. In the saddle of the CUBE STEREO 120 HPC EX, you´ll enjoy a moderate position. Considering that in the range under 4500 Euro, hardly any other manufacturer makes a better bike for the same specs of wheels. Nice!

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.