Cube are fast getting a name for great value, trail ready bikes and as such are one of the top selling brand names in the UK at present. The Stereo 140 is the backbone of their suspension lineup, with this 140mm travel, 27.5 Race model at the bottom of the range. It does share the same carbon frame and alloy rear triangle with the rest of the 140s, with only the component choices dictating that bargain basement price for what is a very capable machine.
Even at that price it comes with an impressive build kit for the money - savings have been made by including Deore brakes, but they are more than up to the job, only without the bling, but a combination of XT and SLX is pretty much what we would recommend to anyone for a workaday bike these days.
With the slack angles and lengthy reach of a good trail bike it should cope well with technical and steep trails the like of which we specialise in here in the UK, and it comes ready to attack the slopes with wide(ish) bars, a short stem and 150mm dropper post already in place. The dropper is Cube's own brand but the rest is very nicely presented Race Face kit which adds a quality feel.
This is a lot of bike for the money and well worth a look if you are searching out a capable trail bike on a budget.
