Our Stereo Hybrid HPA 140 Race sets the benchmark for an All-Mountain Hybrid. Whether it's the frame's exceptional balance and low weight, our Agile Ride Geometry's superb trail manners or the reliable, range-topping components we've selected, this is a bike that stands out above the competition. More than that, it's just crying out for epic singletrack adventures.
The CUBE way of doing things is simple: maximum performance, zero compromise. We've built on well-known features - like our much-lauded Agile Trail Geometry (ATG) and Efficent Trail Control (ETC) suspension dynamics - to give our four pivot 7005 High Performance Aluminium frame a real innovative edge. The Tuned Drive Position (TDP) integrates the drive unit into the frame in the best possible position, enabling us to optimise chainstay length and improve agility and overall handling as a result. Boost hubs with 148mm axles keep everything tracking true and straight and an integrated battery mount means we can position it inside the frame to lower the bike's centre of gravity. The incredibly clean looks are given a boost by running cables internally, protecting them from damage and adding to the bike's stunning appearance.
Even the steepest, narrowest singletrack won't catch the Stereo Hybrid HPA 140 Race out. The Bosch CX drive delivers up to 75Nm torque for effortless climbing. Throw in the 500Wh battery and the entire system's extraordinary efficiency, and it's easy to see why even epic hilly routes are now a possibility. The enormous gear ratio range of the 11-speed Shimano XT transmission with its 11-46 tooth cassette means you'll always be able to find the right gear. And the XT brake system won't let you down, even on the longest and steepest of mountain descents, thanks to its superb modulation and large 180mm rotors. Fox's new generation Float DPS Performance EVOL shock and 34 Float Performance fork work together to provide peerless bump-eating smoothness. And robust CUBE EX25 rims on Boost XT hubs with wide, grippy Schwalbe Hans Dampf tyres - in puncture-proof Super Gravity form at the rear - provide all rigidity, traction and control you need to tame the toughest of trails.
e-Bikes come in as many shapes and sizes as non-powered bikes, so you can have an electric road bike, mountain bike, city bike or general hybrid style. But, there are extra choices for you to make as well, so this is a brief guide to choosing the e-Bike best suited to your needs. For a more complete guide, please visit our Blog post on Choosing Your e-Bike.
Frame design
The primary choice is whether there is a top tube or you have a step-through frame. If you have any limitations in your hip flexibility and find it hard to raise your leg around the back wheel and saddle, then a step-through frame will be the better option for you. Given e-Bikes are heavier than other bikes, a step-through is also easier to handle if you're not very strong.
Battery power & capacity
"How far can I go between charges?" is the most common question, and the answer is "It depends", but here are some useful guidelines. Firstly, you control how quickly you deplete the battery. e-Bikes have power assist settings that you use to control acceleration and the amount of assist. If you choose "economy", it will take longer to get up to speed, and your top-end speed will be lower than if you select "turbo" mode. In addition, most e-Bikes are pedal assist, so you need to turn the pedals, and the more force you put in, the less you consume the battery charge. Finally, hills consume more power than flats, so your route selection makes a difference.
Batteries are rated in Watt hours (WH), and you can use this to compare the expected range between bikes. You simply multiply the voltage (V) by the amp hours (Ah) to calculate the Watt hours. On average, if you didn't pedal at all, each mile of flat travel will consume 15 WH. The e-Bikes we sell all have batteries with 300 - 400 WH, so that is 20 - 27 miles on a flat road with no pedaling.
Motor location and drive system
There are three primary positions for the drive system, the front wheel, the rear wheel and the crankset (to which the pedals are attached). By far the best is the crankset, as it is the most efficient, and it keeps the centre of gravity low. Motors in the wheel hubs are more common, as they are less expensive, and there are offsetting pros & cons for front versus rear wheel. drive.
Throttle or Pedal-assist
Our FreeGo e-Bikes have a throttle, so you can choose to be powered exclusively by the electric motor. Our other e-Bikes are all pedal-assist, which means the motor amplifies your own pedaling. The amount of power added by the electric motor in all cases is controlled by the setting, for example "economy" or "turbo".