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First Look | Cube Stereo Hybrid HPA 160 and Nutrail Hybrid

08.07.2015
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During the Eurobike Media Days Cube presented the brand new Stereo Hybrid HPA 160 and the Nutrail Hybrid-Fatbike. In addition the existing Stereo Hybrid 120 and Stereo Hybrid 140 models have been completely re-engineered for the coming season.

Brandneu für 2016: Das Cube Stereo Hybrid H
Brand new for 2016: the Cube Stereo Hybrid HPA 160

Cube Stereo Hybrid HPA 160

Cube has recognised the enormous potential of the growing E-mountainbike sector and therefore now presents the Stereo Hybrid HPA 160 which like the name implies features 160 mm suspension travel front and rear. The bike will be offered in three spec levels with prices from € 4499 – 6499. The top model closely resembles its non-motorised sibling in terms of looks and specification.

Ein Dämpfer mit Ausgleichsbehälter soll für maximale Abfahrtsperformance sorgen.
A new piggy-back shock should ensure maximum downhill performance.

The Cube Stereo Hybrid HPA 160 has modern geometry based on a long top tube, short chainstays and a low bottom bracket. Cube calls this “Agile Trail Geometry“. It should form the perfect compromise of stability and playfulness. Furthermore all new Cube Stereo Hybrid models feature the Boost 148 mm rear wheel standard in order to increase rigidity and allow for shorter chainstays.

Cube setzt beim neuen Stereo Hybrid auf den Bosch Performance Line CX-Motor und bietet das Rad mit zwei verschieden großen Akkus an.
For the Stereo Hybrid range Cube relies on Bosch Performance Line CX-Motors and offers the bike with two different battery pack sizes.
Schick gelöst: der aufgeklebte Carbonkettenstrebenschutz gefällt!
Nicely done: the glued-on carbon chainstay protector looks neat!
Die Kettenstreben werden auch im Bereich des Motors optimal geschützt. Die Kettenführung soll die Kette auf dem kleinen Ritzel halten.
The chainstays are well protected in the motor area. The chain guide should keep the chain securely on the small cog.
Die Motorabdeckung mit integrierten Protektor wurde von Cube komplett selbst konstruiert.
The motor cover with integrated protector was developed by Cube themselves.
Endlich! Durch die Aussparung an der Strebe lässt sich der Akku jetzt auch im Rad laden.
Finally! Thanks to the recess on the stay the battery can now be charged on the bike.
Auch die Zugführung der Hinterradbremse hat Cube komplet überarbeitet.
Cube even reworked the hose routing for the rear brake.
Die Züge werden komplett im Inneren an ihren Bestimmungsort geführt.
The cables are routed to their destinations internally.

Cube Stereo HPA 140 27,5+

Detailed information about the new Stereo Hybrid with Plus tyres was unfortunately not available. But here it is: Cube will show a model with Plus tyres and 140 mm travel at Eurobike. The price should be € 4999 and the bike will feature a Cube typical spec of Fox suspension,
DT-Swiss wheels, Shimano drivetrain and Schwalbe tyres.

Mehr als ein Rendering bekamen wir vom neuen Cube Stereo Hybrid HPA 140 27,5+ noch nicht zu sehen bekommen.
More than a rendering of the new Cube Stereo Hybrid HPA 140 27.5+ wasn’t available.

Cube Nutrail Hybrid

Das Cube Nutrail Hybrid wird für einen Preis von 3.999 € erhältlich sein – leider aber vermutlich ohne Gepäckträger.
The Cube Nutrail Hybrid will be available for € 3999 unfortunately probably without the rack.

Cube’s first E-Fatbike: the Nutrail Hybrid is pretty FAT! The front frame triangle is based on the existing Reaction Hybrid. The rear end has been widened and has enough room for up-to 4” wide tyres. In order to offer the full Bosch warranty Cube had to offset the motor by 15 mm so that they didn’t need a special chainring. The new Nutrail will be offered with one spec level and three sizes for € 3999. The nice rear carrier is however probably not included with the bike.

Trotz der fetten Reifen ist eine Federgabel beim Fatbike essentiell.
In-spite of the fat tyres a suspension fork is still essential for a Fatbike.
Kräftige Magura Bremsen sorgen für optimale Verzögerungswerte. Der Hinterbau ist aktuell noch nur beklebt und nicht lackiert.
Powerful Magura brakes slow down the bike. The rear frame on this bike was fitted with decals but not a clear coat.
Ein Must have auch am Hardtail: eine Teleskopsattelstütze.
A ‘must have’ even on a hardtail: the dropper post.
Nicht nur optisch, als auch konzeptionell passt der Gepäckträger zum Nutrail Hybrid.
The rear carrier fits well both visually and also to the overall concept of the Nutrail Hybrid.

More information about the new Cube models here: cube.eu

Words & Pictures: Christoph Bayer

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