Hey guys, I am Max and I ride mountainbikes for about 2-3 years now I currently am using a ghost Kato 4 2017 and it is time for me to upgrade to a proper trail bike since this bike is holding me back.
I've looked around and found a deal on a new cube stereo one22 HPC ex Carbon'n black. I am wondering if the 2023 frame design isn't too old at this point.
Specs:
STEREO ONE22 HPC EX 29
FRAME : HPC Carbon Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aluminum 6061 T6 Rear Triangle, ATG, ETC 4-Link, Boost 148, AXH
SIZE 29: S, M, L, XL
SUSPENSION FORK: Fox 34 Float Factory FIT GRIP2, Tapered, 15x110mm, 130mm, Kashima Coated
SHOCK Fox Float X Factory, 190x45mm, Adjustable LSC w/ 2-Pos. Lever, Kashima Coated
SHOCK HARDWARE Top: 40x8mm, Bottom: 22x8mm
BRAKE SYSTEM : Shimano XT BR-M8120/M8100, Hydr. Disc Brake (203/180)
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-Speed
SHIFTERS: Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR, Direct Attach
CRANKSET Praxis Girder Carbon, Boost, 30T, sealed Enduro™ Bearings
CASSETTE: Shimano SLX CS-M7100, 10-51T
CHAIN: Shimano CN-M6100
WHEELSET: Newmen Evolution SL A.30, 28/28 Spokes, 15x110mm/12x148mm, Tubeless Ready
FRONT TYRE: Maxxis Minion DHF, MaxxTerra/EXO, Tubeless Ready, 2.5 WT
REAR TYRE: Maxxis Minion DHR II, MaxxTerra/EXO, Tubeless Ready, 2.4 WT
STEM: Newmen Evolution SL 318.4, 31.8mm
HANDLEBAR Newmen Evolution SL 318.25, 760mm
GRIPS SDG Thrice
SEAT POST: Fox Transfer Factory 31.6mm, Kashima Coated
SADDLE: SDG Bel Air V3 Lux Alloy
HEADSET VP Integrated, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2"
WEIGHT : 13,3 kg
COLOUR: carbon´n´black
ART. NO 653350
I've already tested this bike and size L feels the best because M feels cramped with not enough reach and with xl I feel like I am riding a xc bike with a long stem.
For context I can purchase it for about 3000 euro with all accessories I need.
Thank you all in advance for recommendations and knowledge you shared.
by Maxyboy112
4 Comments
What kind of trails do you ride?
Cube has failed to update their geometry for a long time. It’s basically a heavy XC bike. 67° headtube angle is not suitable for a modern trail bike IMO. If you dig the bike go for it, it has great components. But if you’re really looking for a proper trail bike you might wanna look for something else.
For what you want to do, look at a Canyon Spectral or Specialized Stumpjumper 15. Both are solid trail bikes that would definitely fit your styler of riding as you described
Guys, I know now that the geometry of the bike is not good for trail riding. But remember the parts are good and I am also doing long xc rides of like 45km which takes about 2,5 hours on my current xc hardtail. I have also seen the stereo one22 blackline slx with SRAM X0 AXS drivetrain and rockshox pike select+ charger 3.1 rc2, magura mt thirty, fully carbon frame , and 65° headtube angle and 12.5kg total weight. If that is not better than I’ll probably get the yt izzo because it looks so damn good but weighs about 14,3kg which is heavy my man but IG I’ll live with it.