The hottest 29er full suspension trail bike just got even hotter. When we brought out the Stereo 140 sHPC in 2013 - the first manafacturer of a long travel 29er - we set the bar very high. With the new Stereo 140 C:68 29er, we've raised it even higher. A completely new full carbon frame, equipped with the finest next generation components, paves the path to the future - and guarantees endless fun for perfectionists, singletrack junkies and trail shredders everywhere.
Improving on the best 140mm 29er isn't easy. Our engineers aren't interested in change for the sake of it - just perfection. That's what's on offer in 2016 from the full carbon chassis, produced using our Advanced Twin Mould Monocoque technique, with an extraordinary fibre content of 68% and our Efficient Trail Control (ETC) suspension dynamics. A better combination of efficiency, durability and low weight simply isn't possible. In order to meet the demands of the new breed of all mountain and enduro riders, we gave the Stereo 140 29ers even more standover clearance and a new, longer top tube. Wide Boost hubs also increase chassis and wheel stiffness, so that the Stereo C:68 maintains its lively ride feel and precise steering for technical trail riding. With details like high tensile 7075 aluminium hardware, internal cable routing and a Direct Mount front derailleur, it's hard to see how we could improve on this bike any further.
The SLT acronym isn't applied lightly at CUBE. To fulfil the expectations that come with it, we chose a Shimano XTR 2x11 transmission with a Race Face Next SL Carbon 34x24T chainset and 11-40 cassette. Blending exclusivity with practicality, it delivers perfect gear changes - every time. We also fitted Fox Factory shocks with Kashima coating - a 34 FIT4 fork in Boost format up front and, at the rear, a Float DPS shock with super-sensitive EVOL air chamber - both custom-tuned to CUBE requirements. Shimano's XTR brake system delivers the phenomenal stopping power you'd expect. Rock Shox's Reverb dropper post means more manoevrability in tricky trail sections, while superlight CSW AM 3.9 wheels with tubeless-ready rims deliver blistering acceleration and remarkable durability.