Description:The central and comfortable position on the Stereo provides a relaxed seat on the Stereo. During the ride the Dual Trail Control suspension climbs without bobbing, has plenty of grip and great transmission. Rough downhills and technical sections are the Stereo´s cup of tea. The black anodised Stereo is available with XTR, K24; The one and K18 build. The Milky Green is available in K18 and K24 build.
The impressive Dual Trail Control suspension on the Stereo inspires. The rear end stays glued to the surface and does not bob even in the roughest terrain. The perfect handling and efficient transmission provide you with fun and performance. The comfortable position and the active 140mm travel make the Stereo the best All Mountain bike available.
Submitted by
Arne Bjarne
a Weekend Warrior
from Southern Norway Date Reviewed: February 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Omvendte båt/Reversed boat trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3600.00
Purchased At:
in Norway
Strengths:
Really versatile, it sticks to the ground going up and sucks up bumps flawlessly on technical root -and sharp-edged stone-filled trails. Going downhill, it really inspires to push forward and downward and just go straight at the hairiest line. The suspension feels really bottomless, but doesnt bob The balance is very good, easy to push through corners and to fast direction changes, still stable at speed (E-type front derailleur is perfect:keeps chain in place no matter what) Its quite modestly priced
Weaknesses:
With my setup, the front tend to get a bit high going uphill
Similar Products Used:
My old, still going strong Kona Hoss, Specialized enduro (only demoed 30mins on trail)
Bike Setup:
Cube Stereo 08 k18 (L black) with some mods: k24 brakes w/goodridge, DH short levers and alu pistons; FOX 36 float RC2 (2007 with 2008 outers), rebuilded to approx 145mm; Sram Attack Triggers; ODI rouge; XT 11-34; XT big ring swapped with MRP aluring from "mini-me"; Hope proII/mavic 321 wheelset; 540 pedals, Syntace Superforce 90mm stem
Bottom Line:
A really, really well put together bike which pedals perfectly and is very inspiring on the trails. The more technical, the better :)
Its not a xc racer, but if u like technical trails, this is a bike to check out
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