Cube Stereo Hybrid series: the MTB bike with something
Mountain bike specialist Cube is very successful with the Stereo Hybrid series.
These electric mountain bikes are specially designed to give the sporty mountain bike rider some extra power, especially at the most exciting moments. Does the Stereo Hybrid product line live up to these expectations? Or are motorcycles and mountain bikes a less than successful combination?
Completely revised
According to Cube’s press release, the “completely revised 2022” is now more streamlined than ever, thanks to the smoothly welded connections between the head tube and seat tube. A threaded bottom bracket and internal cables make this new version extra durable. Loose brake cables are a major source of damage to the bicycle.
The places where the bicycle stand is attached are also seamlessly integrated with the frame. This also applies to mudguards and luggage carrier.
A lower center tube, and extra clearance for wide, comfortable 2.25 inch tires with extra grip. The model is also available in various frame sizes, from large to small.
The only place where this Cube mountain bike can still break is the open chain case, but this is unavoidable because of the derailleur.
Very strong motor and large battery
The Stereo Hybrid series is equipped with the Bosch CX Generation 4, a fairly strong motor with a torque of 85 Nm. This combined with a large 650 Wh battery. In principle, as a rider you can tackle quite intensive challenges, such as very steep slopes and loose dirt roads. Because the bicycle is cleverly designed, the chance is also a lot smaller that you will have to contend with a motor failing on the way.
That’s a good thing, because this bike is quite heavy and the limit of the speed above 25 km per hour has to be taken quite literally here. As in: the motor literally brakes the bicycle above this speed.
Expensive, but dream for mountain bike enthusiast
The bike is not going to be cheap. With a sales price of between four and five thousand euros, this bike is a lot more expensive than the very well-scoring and affordable Cube Kathmandu Hybrid. But mountain bike enthusiasts give this bike super powers, as it were, with the 250 watt motor.
A unique experience if you are a hardcore mountain bike fan. If you are, and if you have enough euro coins in your piggy bank, then this bike is definitely recommended according to experts.
