But that's OK, because there's nothing Cubes engineers enjoy more than the challenge of producing a better bike than the one they did before. Which brought them neatly to the Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29 - a bike that condenses everything they knew about building light, fast and versatile bikes into a sleek, elegant and hard-hitting all-rounder for the enduro enthusiast and Alpine-addicted. With its elegant C:62 carbon chassis and ample clearance for big-volume 29er tyres, our design team left nothing to chance. ISCG05 tabs for a chain guide are standard, cables are all routed internally for long-lasting clean shifting, and the whole chassis is designed to accommodate 160mm of fork travel. In the case of the Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29, that particular duty falls to a Fox 36 Float Factory fork, paired with a matching Fox Float DPX2 Factory shock at the rear for seemingly bottomless, smooth and progressive rock-swallowing performance. There's also a Fox Transfer Factory dropper post with remote control, so you can tuck the saddle out of the way on particularly tricky trail sections. The light, stiff XT crank works seamlessly with Shimano's new 12-speed components to deliver a huge 510% gear range, while four-piston XT hydraulic disc callipers at both ends give you the power you'll need to keep your speed safely in check. It all rolls on Newmen's light, stiff and amazingly strong Evolution wheelset, shod with Schwalbe's Addix tyres for the ultimate in grip and cushioning in any trail conditions. However steep the mountainside, however tough the trail, this bike's got your back. Are you up for it?
How do you combine mountain goat agility with mountain lion speed? A good start is to ask CUBE engineers to do the seemingly impossible and build a bike that climbs almost as well as it descends. The result is the Stereo 150 29's elegantly sculpted C:62 carbon frame. The clean lines, rocker cover and trunnion-mount shock are designed to combine efficiency, stability and intuitive handling. Boost 148 rear axle spacing works together with the tapered head tube and oversized down tube to deliver unparalleled steering precision and pedal input. ISCG05 tabs for a chain guide are standard, while short chain stays ensure agile handling and, in combination with the 75.5-degree seat tube, provide efficient climbing. The low standover and head tube specifically designed for a 160mm fork add the confidence, control and precision you need for sure-footed descending. Jack of all trades? We prefer to think it's master of them all.
Key upgrades over the 2020 Cube Stereo 150 C:62 Race 29:
Fox 36 Factory GRIP fork with Kashima Coat
Fox DPX2 Factory shock with Kashima Coat
Fox Transfer Factory dropper post with Kashima Coat
Newman Evolution SL wheelset.