CUBE STEREO HYBRID 160 HPC RACE 625 27.5 Review

Bosch is the major motor manufacturer in the EMTB world, alongside Shimano - and it's no surprise, as the Performance Line CX Smart System shows. Even steep uphills the Bosch motor easily climbs up well. The Bosch Performance Line CX Smart System provides a very natural riding experience with a progressive power delivery. The well-tuned riding modes cater to bikers of all preferences. Fans of XXL tours are greatly restricted by the STEREO HYBRID 160 HPC RACE 625 27.5 with only an average range.

On rough terrain, the STEREO HYBRID 160 HPC RACE 625 27.5 with its mediocre Rock Shox chassis lacks bit of control. The thick 38mm stanchions on the fork provide an extra dose of steering precision and performance. Especially for heavy riders, the CUBE brakes could be a problem. With two pistons they only decelerate averagely. The components and the shifting seem less important for CUBE. The components used here have a clear potential for improvement after a view at the competitors. The moderate head tube angle provides a good compromise between stability and agility when going downhill. The reach is also right there in the middle ground. The bottom bracket is high, which costs handling points. This tends to make the rider stand on the bike. On other EMTBs it feels better integrated. Due to the short chainstays and the shallow seat angle , when climbing steep sections, it requires active weight shifting to prevent the front wheel from lifting.