An enduro hybrid built to perform at the highest level, it combines the rock-solid handling and refined, progressive suspension kinematics of our new Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC frame with a wish-list of components that would have even the most pampered of factory team riders salivating. Sram's new XO1 Eagle AXS wireless transmission sets new standards for gear range, simplicity and functionality, pairing seamlessly with Bosch's awesome fourth-generation CX drive unit to deliver smooth, pedal-assisting torque to the rear wheel. Thanks to our new Modular Battery System, the CUBE engineering team was able to make room inside the down tube for an even higher capacity Bosch power unit, ensuring that you've got the range you need for longer days out in the mountains. The RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock and matching Lyrik Ultimate fork perform as well as you'd expect from their names, serving up huge amounts of plush, progressive, rock-swallowing travel and keeping the light, tough Newmen Advanced wheels and extra-wide Schwalbe 2.6in Super Gravity tyres firmly anchored to the ground, except when you don't want them to be. Backing up all this stellar control is a RaceFace cockpit, wireless Reverb Stealth AXS dropper post and powerful four-piston Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brakes running on oversized 203mm rotors. With frame, Bosch drive system and Sram transmission components working this flawlessly together, there's no trail you won't be able to tackle. Faster, higher, longer - the Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SLT will take you there.
Some people laughed when we said we could build a hybrid enduro bike capable of taking on the world's toughest EWS trails. Well, they're not laughing now. The new Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC rewrites the rules, blending the big-hit ability of a dialled big-mountain machine with the ride-anywhere versatility of Bosch's fourth-generation drive system. There's literally no mountain too high, or too steep, for this bike. Key to its success is a brand-new main frame constructed from carbon. The versatility of this material allowed our engineers to create an entirely new setup - the Modular Battery System - to house the Bosch power unit entirely within the down tube. Hidden by a double-layer cover with shock protection, push-button access and a hidden lock, the new system has freed up enough space for the Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC to accommodate a larger capacity 625Wh battery, for significantly extended range - so you can ride further, higher and faster, confident that you've got the juice to keep going. The trunnion shock mount, big bearings and Boost 148 rear axle of the aluminium rear triangle work with the 1.5in head tube to deliver efficient power transfer and millimetre-perfect steering precision, whilst aggressive geometry gives you the advantage you need to show the trails exactly who's boss. We even remembered to add a bottle cage mount and make it chain guide compatible, so you can tailor your Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC exactly the way you want it. Enduro is exciting, but Bosch hybrid power takes it to a new level. Are you up for it?
Key Upgrades over the 2020 Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC 625 27.5 Action Team:
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2 Fork
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Shock.
1 x 12 SRAM X01 Eagle AXS Wireless transmission.
RockShox Reverb AXS wireless dropper post.