2020 Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 First Ride Review - £4699
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- Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024
- I test ride the new 2020 Cube Stereo Hybrid EMTB. All new bike, 2020 Bosch Generation 4 motor, 625Wh battery, carbon frame and a whole host of excellent specced components.
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What do you think of the new Hybrid 140? Amazing spec at the £4699 price point, with dealer backup too.
to me cube makes the worst ebikes and bikes in general, so boring, so old, so generic. like, compare it to a YT decoy, or a haibike Xduro, even specialized with those crazy prices have better options. But I guess thay are all right for light trails and going around the city. Nice video as always:), have a nice day.
But if you haven't even riden the last cube you can't give a true review
I don't understand cnc machined VALUE claim nor how the PRICE on a noisy brand motor can be such a value nor the bimaterial frame or EVEN logic of Stereo NAME.
All these in frame batteries prevent the strength of a closed oval tube from realizing potential WHILE failing to locate MASS ideally LIKE by a secondary from front of frame rigid dropped nose cone inches from ground ie just above tire reach at maxium suspension ETC compression.
There can be a linkage to bend at tire front so frame follows rim during turns but keeps battery mass NEUTRAL.
ALTERNATIVE OBVIOUSLY is to have batteries where rear tire mud guard flap bottoms on a truck end in the triangle formed between road and rim arc otherwise wasted in VEHICLE rectangular space.
Extending FRAME out takes advantage of carbon fiber material strengths AND power by wire flexibility.
The brose motor is used in fuel cell bike. HYDROGEN provides fifteen kilometers per gram assistance and a MINUTE per liter refill times with 150 kilometers between refills of 2 liter carbon composite able to HANDLE the 5000ish PSI. Clearly the frames have been used for gasoline and APPARENTLY could handle car tank FIVE FIGURE that is 10,000 psi pressures which if five liters of void COULD CARRY 50 grams of hydrogren equivalent to something like a dozen .604 kWh heavy batteries but a twentieth of a KILOGRAM and refillable from a HYDROGEN suv tank if needed during a day out.
Although electric magnet powered rotary motor drive is QUAINT hydrogen is impressively light at very high bar density and if LIQUID can in a gallon $29 vacuum bottle provide what a week of hundreds of watts continous 'fuel?'
I like it very much, but for the price I have a levo with not such a good fork, but I don't know what to diced ,the dealer pushes me to order Cube when I want it in Februari, but I have ride the previous Bosch motor, and the Shimano already for testdrives, and don't like when you go over the 25 km, its like you have a elastiek word around you're wast. so Please Rob tel me where you should place it and you're value ,fun word rade scale til yet I have to test the levo with bros motor, and then disuil what to buy my budget is 500 Eur .
Can you help me out Rob Rides ?
I think one could'nt pronounce Waldershof more wrong even if one wanted to.. 😅
Correct pricing at last.
YT and CUBE showing how much profit the others are making.
Good video Rob
Yes especially the fact that the "end of year sales" slash prices by as much as 50%!! Never pay retail. These prices are inflated much too much~!
I have the 2019 version and i am extrem in love with it. Did the first 1000km in 3 months with it.
Cube e bikes are a steal at any level , entry to high end . I have a mid level stereo hybrid race that i paid 2500 € for about three years ago . Nothing comes close in that price range .
AND, they are assembled and serviced IN Germany . and as we all know The germans are very conscientious and detail oriented and the bikes show it.
Yeah you can get flashier and more expensive bikes but for the money they are impossible to beat.
First 2020 bike that didn’t go full greed bonkers with the pricing, good job Cube. Close to S-Works Levo specs and half the price.
didnt u see the crap sram NX?
Jan Russ And? I’d put a 12 speed SLX rear mech and XT shifter on it and call it a day...
Jan Russ you will tear it apart quickly anyway! Then for a price difference you can buy whatever drive train you want!
@@m.muzinski7842 Haha... absolutely! :)
@@m.muzinski7842 but not for example new 12 -way shimano which should be standart.
Another great no- nonsense bike from CUBE, great vid ROB
Great spec and price. Cube been at the front for price & spec since they first arrived at cycle surgery. They were out best selling bike... Frames never had a warranty I knew of in over 2 years I was there... Best brand on the market in my opinion... Rock on Cube
Another great review Rob. The 2020 Reign is itching to be reviewed.....
Andre massey yes please
That kiox display slung under the handlebars is pretty slick.
You're saying it's rather short reach-wise, what frame size do you recommend for 180 cm / 81 inseam? Thanks.
As a cube fan and owner of the 2018 model I’m seriously considering an upgrade to this looks superb
I’ve got a 2020 140 Action Team, cracking bike, I don’t need 170mm travel. Perfect for me as a 60 year old all mountain rider 👍
Having looked around at a few brands. Cube offers the most bang for your buck at all the levels of spec bikes. Everyone’s crazy about specialized but they are charging a premium.
From today my first choice to buy before Spec. Impresive specification with good price. Thanks for video.
Great video Rob! Not sure if I'm sold on the looks, but this does seem to be awesome bang-for-buck
Cube is just killing it regarding value for money. Also the selection of parts is really great. I just checked several models over the last few weeks as I'm thinking about getting a new one. My current Cube Stereo 160 Super HPC Action Team from 2015 wasn't priced that agressive at that time. Nice to see they are going down in pricing!
Love Cube :)
@G Man so if a bike is 5 grand it can't be good value for money??
There are bikes for 7 grand that are good value for money. Depends on what you get for the price tag.
Nice looking bike great components and a realistic price tag overall a great bike
The saddle is all the way forward and the bars raised, so at its shortest possible configuration! No wonder it felt cramped.
For close to 5k you'd expect it to be designed right. All about profit, rather than spending to fix floors.
@@gteaz ?? Just configure it to you needs... remove the spacers and move the saddle. Not too hard i guess?
Criminals hate cameras profit lol. Cube are the manufacture showing how much other company’s are ripping people off with the amount of profit they make
Great Video Rob , Your camera images are so stable over the rough bits
Thanks, will buy one this summer!
Brilliant Review of the bike! Pros and cons quite objective presented, thanks Rob! Even your invited, they didn't make you blind (cabling)!
A nice alternative to the big three. Would like a Focus but they don't sell them in 🇨🇦. Thanks for all your reviews, learned a lot watching.
Another good honest review. Bike should not be scared of honesty, they should be called out for makung sub standard products and charging too much for them. We need that Propain Ekano 165 review.
Can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a video on your EXACT EXACT GoPro Camera settings? Every single set up step by step....pleeeeaaase! Your videos are the most clear, clean, and colorful GoPro MTB videos ive ever seen.
Cheers! Start by watching the one I did a couple of months ago! ruclips.net/video/OCYkQAg95Fw/видео.html
In three months i get mine. I'm so excited :-)
thx for the review !
i plan to buy a Cube stereo hybrid, i like the look, i'm looking for model 2019 or 2020, but i
hesitate between the fork in 120 or 140 mm... i want to ride in forest and moutain in Alpes, but also ride in city to go to work...what do you think is the best, is there a huge différence ?
I have the same doubt.
Hey Rob, Great Video. Nice Bike!
What would this be like on the road? Thinking of getting one to commute as well as hitting the trails at the weekends
Same question here .
@@gasaseen well I ended up with a specialised turbo levo - great on or off road, though much nicer on road with tyres pumped up a bit higher than normal
@@JayGee6996 thanks for the reply. I live in Belgium and unfortunately there is no dealer for Specielized bikes that I can lease the bike with. I was initially looking for either Propain Ekano or Specialized Levo but they only sell them through their website.
Other brands like Haibike or Merida will not deliver their 2021 models in Belgium in 2021.
Now I'm between the Cube Stereo Hybrid or the Riese & Muller mountain bike.
I watch this video once a day. That is a beautiful bike. I want one soooo bad. Do you know when they are coming to the states?
Great video Rob, as always. That is a very beautiful bike, especially in that grey and orange. I like.
Rob, would you go for this Cube or YT Decoy 29 Pro. Virtually same price point. I'm more about Trails than Enduro. Thanks
Great vid, nice bike, but my gosh the cables... I couldn't cope with that routing on/around the handlebars.
It's just cables dude. Been like that on mountain bikes for generations and never bothered me 1 second
I like it a lot, another great review Rob.
Great woods most of all!
Nice review and video. What camera did you use?
Really looking forward to you riding the 160 version ;)
Shaun speed me too!
I want to try 140 myself - if it only rides good (geometry) I am taking it for sure!
Great looking bike and a great video Rob can’t wait to see reviews of the Trek Rail which info is released Tomorrow 15/8/ shame I have to wait until October 15 to pick it up from the dealer👍🏼
Just ordered the 2021 model :-)
That is lovely and a decent price!
Rob, I'm just shy of 6'1" tall, relatively long arms and maybe on the shorter side of legs. Would you recommend a 20" or 22"? I ride a Canyon Neuron in a "large" comfortably. Greatly appreciate the input, ordering today!
Super slick video, Rob. The Cube certainly seems good value for money, but I always seem to find that they are a little conservative with geometry. They don’t really grab me as a brand, but the new Bosch motor did... although, having heard all the noise coming from it, I’m not too sure now.
Anyway, great video, nice editing and good clear commentary. Thanks Rob.
Have you ridden it? I’m a little disappointed by reports it’s noisy downhill when decoupled, there is still some resistance and the display is rubbish.
Jim 86. I am yet to, but I work in a bike shop and we’ll be getting some Trek Rail’s and Cannondale’s in as a demo fleet.
My Boss recently rode a Cannondale Mottera and said that the new Bosch motor rode with little resistance after 15.5 mph, but it did make a noise. Apparently it’s something to do with how the chainring attaches to the motor. I suppose I’ll see in September-ish when we get a physical example in the shop. He did say that the new E-Mtb setting is significantly more fluid than the previous software.
Nice it’s certainly a nice improvement and puts it up there. Not enough for me to change my E8000 Meta Power though 🤘
nice video - those trails look lovely - shame about the motor noise in turbo mode - that was a bit off-putting, the clatter over the rocks also sounded a bit much. Hopefully they iron that out.
Hey Rob Rides Emtb! How does this bike place on the ebometer????? So far that new Bosch motor looks good so let's hope the noises you heard don't indicate serious issues! Ride ride ride!
How is it compared to Turbo Levo Comp 2018? I am in the choosing position...new vs used, 4000 euros vs 3000...
Thanks!
Pity about the motor noise. Surely Bosch could reduce this. Regarding the carbon frame, is this an advantage? I note the Trek Rail 5 is aluminium but a bit lighter.
1:25 Strangers Again (Instrumental version)- Ameryh. You're welcome ;) BTW, Excellent job Rob!!!
Cool Review Rob :-) Nice bike too :-)
Hi @Rob, I wonder how this Cube Stereo 140 TM feels compared with the Canyon Spectral On CF 8 ?
Great looking bike, I really rate that Rob so I’ll check out the 160mm
Rob, I love your reviews. If the cockpit felt short try moving the saddle back on the rails, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one set that far forward🤣🤣🤣
I did that was on the first day shooting!!
Cool, any news on the 2020 Kenevo? do you think it will follow the same direction as the new Enduro or just an upgrade to the Brose mag S and 700wh battery?
Great review as always! I'm waiting on my Decoy which was purchased back in July. I've began very excited about it's arrival, but as the days go by with the delays I start to wonder if I should cancel my order and wait. I hear the battery will improve in the YT and with so many nice bikes popping up it makes me wonder 🤔.
Hi Rob. My work have just upped my C2W scheme limit to £4k. Not quite enough for the Levo I had my heart set on but seems silly to pass up a £1600 tax/NI discount. What would you get if you only had £4k to spend?
This is not the first time I hear complaint about 2020 Bosch motor making sounds when engaging. Something to check when buying a new bike with that system. I suspect that carbon frames do not dampen the sounds from the motor as well as alloy does.
Best value for money
Hi Rob, thanks for the video. Cube make a 160/27,5 and a 140/29 inches. Which one would you choose ? These 2 setups look so close
Hi Rob im looking at the next Cube up from this one the one with the Factory forks and shock and dropper at £5500 or would you say the Levo comp is the better bike at the same price?
Good unbiased info cheers!
Lovely bit of kit but I won't be swapping my levo
Do these e bike recharge as you pedal them? How many hours roughly would you get out of this on one charge?
Great video and channel Rob, just to get a size perspective, how tall are you Rob? also I've heard the bosch gen 4 motor has a loud metallic sound when disengaging above its 25km limiter, did you find this the case. A review of the 2020 Commencal power 27 and 29 would be awesome.
6’3”
There is a bit of noise from the motor. A ‘clunking’ sound that I could hear over rocky descents.
Rob Rides EMTB your an inch taller than me and I was thinking the XL reach was a touch on the short side. thanks for the relay.
@@RobRidesEMTB what was the bike size you were using? 22'?
What's a nice bike Rob and good value . The further brose motor why does not other companies use it I would like you to look at the bulls bikes please
very good review. no bullshit, just mattering infos!
Hey Rob how does it compare to the Merida eOne Forty?
which camera do you use? have u edit the video in premiere or is that raw?
My dad is getting the 160 version this week
Great review Rob thanks. Have you any plans to review the new whyte eMTB’s ? They also look to be good value
If Whyte are up for it I am 👍
Great review... ... and super honest! I would have a question ... I have a height of 193 cm and a weight of 105 kg. Would size XL or 2XL suit me? Thanks,
What do you think about the 140 tm vs cannondale moterra 2? Im in love with both :( please help to make a decison. Thanks
Lovely looking bike but that noise from the motor is too much and surprising considering the leaps manufacturers are making with Ebikes. I will stick with my ever so quiet Levo.
good evening I would like some advice since you do a lot of tests on Ebike ... I had kenevo and I would like to have a more playful ebike but anyway from the enduro soul what would you recommend me to buy? what would you choose between levo expert, Norco Sight vlt1, Cannondale moterra 1 2020 I am still curious about what the new kenevo 2020 will look like but if I had to make the choice today what would you recommend? my height is of 168 the trai that I frequent are very varied between rock and Flow I live in Italy in Liguria and I ride very often in Finale Ligure thanks I will continue to follow your tests you are great!
Have you ridden the Stereo Race?
Will you review the new 2020 Giant Trance e+ and/or Reign e+ bikes with the updated motor? Would love to hear your thoughts on them! Cheers
This wasn’t paid. It was a standard press invite.
Where's the best place to buy this bike. I'm in Canada....I want one.
Good review man. What settings were you running on your hero 7 on the chesty shots? I have just picked one up and looking for some starting off settings to play with
Very good review. What size frame was this bike?
Is Cube Stereo hybrid 120 Pro 625 a good bike?
Nice job Rob. After 6 months still think my Stereo Hybrid 120 is a super design. Like having a plump girlfriend compared with 2020 models, but comfortable in bed. Why carbon? Weight is an illusion with e-bikes. Still whines ? Change gear and drop the noise.
Motor noise in the video sounded like you were strangling a cat.
GoPro actually makes it sound louder than reality. But it’s still noisy in turbo mode.
I love this comparison and I will use it riding my.. :-)
Sounds just like my 2019 CSH 140 tbh. Nice review, thanks.
Nice video. I live there (Marktredwitz) but I got no bike haha. But maybe I buy this next year
I was looking into buying a FOCUS 2020 models exclusively until I saw this review... and CUBE has the best value for the money... so now I have a problem: the bike dealer closest to me (10 min drive) doesn’t offer CUBE. I have to drive 40 minutes to get to the closest CUBE dealer 😏
Great video HD
Thanks Larry!
Please review the KTM Prowler and Scott e Ransom
I had the 2019 140 tm loved it until the free hub gave way and could not get any spares for the newman hub, at only 300 miles cube warrantee was useless, got so peeved after 9 weeks I sold the bike at a big loss, wont buy another cube
Hi rob you still making a vids with cheaper under 4k emtb,s ? If so pls try get the bottom of range turbo levo. At £3333 at moment
At 5"11 is a large big enough ?
Nice speck on bike, but think the noise would just grate on me overtime.think i would just spend the extra ££, nice to see pricing is heading the right way may encourage more to bite the bullet and buy...
Hi what type of stand you use
Considering this bike, but I’m not sure about the size. How tall are you, riding an 22"? I’m 180cm, do you think the 20" will be big enough?
For 180cm 22' would be a little big.
@@MsApog for 183cm?? 20 or 22??
@@GregoryVog Firstable you should check sizing of a particular frame, because different frames in the same sizes have different stack and reach. Generally for 183cm i would choose 20' for more agility.
Cool bike and design. I think they need to work on a better color combo and really cleanup those cables IMO. The motor is a bit noisy, perhaps coming through louder on you video micro?? Cheers Rob!
Yeah the GoPro has a tendency to amplify that noise!
Great information on what looks a good bike for the money, must comment on the footage though, felt like some space time warp thing going on with the blurring in the shots. Not your best footage. IMO
Hi Rob how is the "motor cut out/governor " compared with the levo?
Very similar. I couldn’t tell which was better to be honest.
Thanks Rob good to know.
Why cube use only 27,5 wheels in ebikes?
Great video 👍. Love the look of the bike, but have heard some horror stories on Cube reliability, build quality. Are these fair reviews ?
Cheers
Yep I had a horror story after warranty....someone else's problem now
Where does this land on post-it chart? Thanks.
how to remove the speed limit?
Nice looking machine. 👍🏻
Really nice isn't it!
@@RobRidesEMTB Nicer than the Haibike xDuro Allmtn FlyOn I have my heart set on! 😱🤣
I've a 2014 Cube Stereo HPC 120 in XL in my mix... Cubes are ridiculous value for money.
What about the Eebometer?
Can you tune it?
hello I've been following you for a while, do you have information on the release of the new specialized kenevo?
Nothing
Great video, just another bike I want☹
Does anyone know what weight reduction is on the bike?