Cube Stereo 160 HPA Pro 27.5 Mountain Bike 2015 - Full Suspension MTB

The Cube Stereo HPA Pro (27.5”) is a solid full sus enduro / long travel trail bike for taking on any trail you point at it. It climbs like a marathon and descends like a freeride bike. Quality frame construction and good value component spec define the Stereo 160.

You can buy the Cube Stereo 160 HPA Pro through a 0% interest Tredz Finance Package.

Frame

At the core of the Cube 160 is a triple butted 7005 aluminium alloy frame. The triple butting reduces weight making it a much more efficient climber. Custom shaped hydroformed tubes also help to reduce weight and increase durability of the frame.

Geometry has been dialled in thanks to the slack 66.5 degree head angle, low bottom bracket height and long wheelbase. Stabile at speed, cornering is controlled and confidence boosting.

An X12 bolt through rear axle improves stiffness at the rear end while allowing quick and easy wheel changes. A tapered steerer tube increases rigidity up-front and makes for precision steering.

Suspension

Up front you get a Manitou Mattoc 160mm travel fork which is plush and capable for enduro riding. The Manitou Radium shock has four levels of compression damping ranging from supersensitive DH mode to lockout for climbing.

The key talking point has to be the active 4 bar suspension system (similar to Specialized’s FSR system) with a pivot on the rear stays next to the axle. This means suspension remains active under braking and chain tension isn’t affected whilst pedalling.

You get no pedal kickback or pedal induced bob. Sealed cartridge bearings on all pivot points means the suspension is supple.

Components

2x10 speed Shimano Deore/XT drivetrain gives you plenty of range for tackling steep climbs and rapid descents. The XT Shadow plus rear mech helps to keep your chain in place when the going gets rough.

Hayes Radar hydraulic disc brakes give you all the stopping power you’re going to need on tricky technical trails. They’re consistent in all weather conditions so you can ride through the muddiest, wettest run in confidence.

It’s great to see a dropper post on a full sus at this price point. The RFR 120mm adjustable post comes with a handlebar lever so you can really throw yourself around on the frame.

The Cube Stereo 160 HPA Pro 27.5 2015 Features are:

Frame: HPA Ultralight, Advanced Hydroform, Triple Butted, ETC 4-Link, ISCG mount, AXH

Rear Shock: Manitou Radium Pro DC RL, 216x64mm, Rebound, Lockout

Fork: Manitou Mattoc 27,5 160mm taper QR15

 

Headset: CUBE 1.5E ZS, top zero-stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), bottom zero-stack 1 1/2" (OD 56mm)

Stem: Race Face Chester 31.8mm

Speed: 20

Front Mech: Shimano Deore FD-M616-D, direct mount, Down Swing

Rear Mech: Shimano XT, RD-M786-GSL, ShadowPlus

Shifters: Shimano Deore SL-M610, Rapidfire-Plus

Chainset: Race Face Chester 36x22T. 170mm, PressFit

Cassette: Shimano 11-36

Chain: Shimano CN-HG54

Front Brake: Hayes Radar, Hydr. Disc Brake 203

Rear Brake: Hayes Radar, Hydr. Disc Brake 180

Rims: CUBE EX25.7

Front Hub: 15QR

Rear Hub: X12

Tyres: Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.35 Front Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.35 Rear

Seatpost: RFR 120mm adjustable seatpost, handlebar lever, internal cable routing, 31.6*420mm

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