CUBE STEREO HYBRID 140 HPA SL 500 27.5 2017
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 140mm
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Travel Rear 140mm
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Fork Fox Factory Float 34
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Groupset X01 Eagle, FSA
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Suspension Full
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Motor Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive
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Battery Bosch PowerPack 500
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
HPA Ultralight, Advanced Hydroform, Triple Butted, ETC 4-Link, ATG, Boost148mm, Tuned Drive Position, AXH
Suspension Fork
Fox 34 Float FIT4 Factory, Open/Medium/Firm Mode, Open Mode Adjust, Tapered, 15QR, Kashima Coated, 140mm
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Factory, 190x50mm, Open/Medium/Firm Mode, EVOL Air Sleeve, Kashima Coated
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XO1 Eagle, 12-Speed
Shift Levers
SRAM XO1 Eagle Trigger
Cassette
SRAM XG-1295, 10-50T
Crank
FSA CK-745, 16T
Chain
SRAM PC-XO1 Eagle
Wheels
Rims
DT CSW AM 2.7 Straightpull Wheelset, 28/32 Spokes, 15QR/X12 Boost
Tires
Schwalbe Hans Dampf Kevlar 2.35, TrailStar, Tubeless Easy
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT BR-M8000, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180)
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Turbine Basic, 35mm
Handlebar
Race Face Next 35, 760mm
Grips
CUBE Race Grip, 1-Clamp
Headset
FSA Orbit Z-t, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD44mm), Bottom Integrated 1 1/2"
Seat
Saddle
Selle Italia X1 Trail
Seatpost
Rock Shox Reverb Stealth 31.6mm, 440x150mm (390x125mm for smallest frame size)
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX (75Nm) Cruise (250Watt)
Battery
Bosch PowerPack 500
Remote
Bosch Purion
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 16" | 18" | 20" | 22" |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm | 340 mm |
| Front Center | 690 mm | 711 mm | 730 mm | 743 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 100 mm | 100 mm | 101 mm | 101 mm |
| Stack | 586 mm | 595 mm | 605 mm | 623 mm |
| Reach | 399 mm | 416 mm | 432 mm | 437 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 587 mm | 605 mm | 616 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 420 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° | 67.3 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 465 mm | 465 mm | 465 mm | 465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 mm | 1176 mm | 1195 mm | 1208 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Rear Travel | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
STEREO HYBRID 140 HPA SL 500 27.5 is a Cube E Stereo Hybrid 140 model. CUBE released 64 e-bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2017 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Trail e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail e-bike is 3365$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Trail e-bikes average weight
Trail e-bikes have an average weight of 23.7 kg (52.25 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
STEREO HYBRID 140 HPA SL 500 27.5 weighs 22.1 kg (48.72 lbs) and is a bit lighter than the average. In other words, this model is 7.24% lighter than the average Trail e-bike.
STEREO HYBRID 140 HPA SL 500 27.5 components
Fork
The STEREO HYBRID 140 HPA SL 500 27.5 comes factory-installed with the Fox Factory Float 34 fork. This has a travel range of 140mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Fox Float DPS Factory rear shock model, which has a travel of 140mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, CUBE STEREO HYBRID 140 HPA SL 500 27.5 2017, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. CUBE STEREO HYBRID 140 HPA SL 500 27.5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
CUBE STEREO HYBRID 140 HPA SL 500 27.5 comes with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.
