This is the most exclusive aluminium version of our Stereo Hybrid 120 range - the best you can get in versatile trail e-MTBs. Then again, if you want to take it easy, you can simply enjoy the superb comfort of this exceptional bike on long rides. The Stereo Hybrid uses our Size-Split system, so either 27.5in or 29in wheels can be used to match your body size and preferences.
CUBE's approach is simple: maximum performance, no 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 edge. The Tuned Drive Position (TDP) integrates the drive unit into the frame in the best possible way, 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 a purpose-designed battery mount means we can position it inside the frame. The incredibly clean looks are given a boost by running cables internally, protecting them from damage and adding to the bike's stunning appearance.
No e-MTB has ever been so well designed for the trails. Fox's superbly accomplished suspension platform - consisting of a 34 Float Performance fork up front and Float DPS EVOL shock at the rear - provides even smoother performance on the rougest of trails. The Bosch CX drive system provides a power boost up to an additional 75Nm for fast, easy mountain-devouring performance. Thanks to the high performance 500Wh battery, even epic rides are possible without worrying about range. The SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain with its 12-speed, wide-ranging 10-50 tooth cassette means that you can always find the right gear, even on the steepest of climbs - and Shimano's XT brake system will safely scrub off speed on the way back down. And we've even included a RockShox Reverb Stealth seatpost, opening up new line choices and improving your speed and control, even when the going gets steep and rocky.
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".