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Cube reworked its full-suspension bikes for 2018. The highlights of the new MTB range are the stereo 140 HPC, a high-quality children’s fully and the comeback of the Cube Hanzz.
Founded in 1993, Cube has become one of Europe’s largest bicycle brands in the last 24 years. More than 600,000 bicycles leave the production line in Waldershof (Oberpfalz) every year. About 65 percent of these are mountain bikes. For 2018 the Bavarians clear their full Paltte easily. The stereo 140 29 can not be found in the catalog for the time being and the one or the other price point in the respective categories also disappears. The Cube Fritzz with 180 millimeters of suspension travel deviates from the new Hanzz, which is mercilessly trimmed for use in the bike park. With fewer models you want customers to facilitate the overview and merchants facilitate storage. The newly developed stereo 140 HPC shows that the design and the usual good price-performance ratio must not be compromised in 2018 either.
Cube Stereo 140 HPC 2018
Already the predecessor of the new All Mounatins was extremely successful. It did not only win the test in our BIKE tests but also won a run of the Enduro World Series under the leadership of Greg Callaghan . The aluminum version and the carbon model with carbon rear section are painted for 2018 from the Cube catalog. The newly developed Stereo 140 HPC with 27.5 inch wheels is available exclusively in the combination of carbon main frame and aluminum rear body. The frame without damper weighs 2400 grams according to the manufacturer. The geometry was significantly modernized with flatter steering angle, shorter chain struts and longer reach. There are three models between 2499 and 3499 euros. First bikes will be delivered in spring 2018.
The new Stereo 140 HPC Trail Motion costs 3499 euros and weighs 13.2 kilos according to the manufacturer. The name “Trail Motion” stands for the departure-oriented equipment. That’s why this bike has a Fox Float 36 fork with a 150 mm spring travel in the control tube. At the rear, the new Fox DPX2 damper provides a 140 mm spring travel. The geometry and the design of the bike were completely revised for 2018.
The Fox DPX 2 shock absorber with its compensating tank ensures rest in the rear when it goes downhill to the point. In addition, it can be blocked uphill quickly. In the more affordable Stereo 140 models, a normal Fox Float damper and a 34-inch fork with 150 millimeters of stroke.
All the bikes developed by Cube for 2018, the trains are laid inside. The continuous outer sheaths ensure less friction in the cable and less wear during exits in the mud.
The main frame of the Cube Stereo 140 HPC is made of carbon, while the rear frame is made of aluminum for every model. The screw connection at the Horst-Link bearing and the cable guide in the chain strut are visually beautifully solved. However, the rear body can only be retracted when the rear wheel is removed. Switched to Sram’s favorable GX Eagle group.
All Stereo 140 models have an ISCG mount for chain guides. Only in the TrailMotion model is a chain guide already installed from the factory.
As with many Cube models 2018 also with the Stereo 140 Trail Motion Newman wheel with aluminum rims are used. The tires are fitted with conventional Fatigue of Schwalbe weighing 27.5×2.35 inches.
Already the cheapest version of the Stereo 140 has a carbon main frame and a telescopic support. There is also a triple crank for tour drivers. The bike for 2499 euros is supposed to weigh 13.6 kilos.
The girls are also welcome. Because the frame of the new Stereo 140 is available in the Sting model with women-specific equipment. The smallest frame size is 13.5 inches. The illustrated model costs 2499 euros.
Marathon biker watched! The framework of the Cube AMS 100 remains unchanged for 2018. A new teamline paint finish and a new equipment have nevertheless been missed. A test for the AMS 100 is available at BIKE 9/17 – from August 1 at the kiosk.
The Stereo 120 is the tour classic of Cube. For 2018 the framework remains unchanged. The illustrated top model costs 3499 euros. In our BIKE tests , the Trailbike has always done very well.
The Cube Hanzz is celebrating its comeback in 2018. With sprung struts and 190 mm rear travel freeride bike is clearly designed for use in the bike park. The bike with 27.5-inch wheels triggers the time being, the Cube Fritzz, and is to have from 2,299 euros (picture).
With the Cube Stereo 140 Youth, Cube is building a high-quality MTB-Fully for children for the first time. The small 13.5 inch frame is designed to fit children from a size of 135 cm. There are also the sizes 16 and 18 inches. The bike with 140 millimeters of travel weighs 13.6 kilos according to the manufacturer and is tuned for children parts – such as the SR Suntour suspension – stocked. Cost point: 1799 euros.
