Should You Get a 140 or 160 Cube Stereo Hybrid? Cube 140 vs 160

The Cube Stereo Hybrid eMTBs have been growing in popularity every year. But one question always remains: should I get a 140 or 160 Cube Stereo Hybrid? It's a more convoluted question than you might think. Differences in riding styles, geometry, and specs all separate these two bikes. Cube electric mountain bikes might look very similar, but there are a lot of differences to know before you buy. Watch this video so that you can get the hang of what those differences are!
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Cube electric bikes have been making incredible Bosch powered electric mountain bikes for quite a few years now. They've refined both the Stereo Hybrid 140 and Stereo Hybrid 160 series to a point where it's hard to imagine them getting much better from here. But, you still want to make sure you're on the right bike for your riding style. After watching this video, you should be an expert!
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[@timking1964]

Spot-on guidance 👍. I sensibly got the 140 SL as I’m fairly new to EMTB riding and, being honest with myself, needed a bike to tackle fire roads and mountain tracks on day-long adventures, rather than dreaming of jumping down them. I also need to ride to those tracks by road, so the 29” wheels do it for me. I couldn’t be happier with my mini monster truck of a bike. It’s given me the confidence and assistance to tackle climbs and distances that I would never have imagined.

[@fredEVOIX]

to be honest that's me I go up the mountain on roads or relatively flat dirt trails and then have a bit of fun going downhill, all I ask from an ebike is to go up faster and less tired as my 2 last rides with 4900ft of ascent I was so tired I just went home skipping the good part

[@marcopaganotto9125]

As a Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SLX 750 '24 model owner, I can report that it's definitely a bike you should consider. Firstly, you can't beat the value of the package. Mine is the second cheapest model @ £3300, and you still get RockShox Zebs, proper quality Maxxis tyres and a carbon frame. There's nothing bad in the package, even the finishing kit is of high quality. So, yeah, I totally recommend it, honestly, buy in confidence.

[@vroom6591]

I bought the 160 stereo SL last August , really pleased with it , I changed the bars on it to wider ones ,makes it a more stable , the 27.5 wheels definitely make it slower than 29s

[@wheelsandwings7535]

I can’t wait to get my Cube 160. I bought it sight unseen because of reviews like this, great videos Scott 👍

[@kylerobinson6102]

How is the bike? I'm sure they are a safe bet.

[@joelpentier5213]

I've got a stereo hybrid 140 hpc slx. A bike for God ! Great

[@sorin.n]

So many good tips cramped in this video! Thank you! For all the newbies (like me) - you need to watch this! 👍

[@lchong75]

Awesome video. I am new to MTB and mainly ride a combo of fire roads and bike paths. I got the 140 Race and love it! Had a Trek on hold but dollar for dollar the Cube was a much better purchase. The bike feels responsive and gives me a smooth ride. The motor gives me more than enough power since I am a large guy.

[@GedandMichele]

Great straightforward advice Love my 140TM

[@marcdawson2156]

Cracking review with a great explanation. Thank you.

[@_papawilly]

Pretty much can't go wrong with both, especially if you're into all things MTB. I think the TM is my favorite model of the Stereo's and since I also like to commute, I would probably go with a 29" wheelset, 140. Thanks again for such solid content you guys!

[@Crovex250]

The bright colors used on some of these Cubes are really sharp! You will definitely make other people jealous when you ride by on one.

[@Terbotom]

Smashed it with this video. Couldn't decide which one to go for for months. Decided on the 140 finally. Will be getting to places via road so I'm guessing the 29's are going to be better for that 🙃

[@kylerobinson6102]

How do you like the bike so far? Would you pick it over a traditional, non E-Bike again?

[@Terbotom]

@@kylerobinson6102 love it. Deffo wouldn't go back to a normal bike. Contact a shop and ask for a test ride first if you are unsure. But it's highly recommend 😁

[@jamesn1155]

Got to ride a 140 the other day. Awesome! Super fun bike. That’s the next one for me for sure.

[@rogergreen292]

Just ordered the 140 stereo, Comes next week. gonna send it regardless 👊

[@alexanderschuit5340]

ordered the '22 140 in august, still waiting haha!!

[@jean-marcvienne]

Have one hybrid race 140 and can do all what I want. It’s my second season on ebike and I enjoy it

[@EmmanuelTychon]

Very useful explanation and very well delivered - thank you !!

[@andyukh1625]

Love my Cube Stereo 140, been steadily upgrading ! Wider Sam Hill bars, GX AXS wireless gear set, Rockshox Domain 38 forks, Ergon seat (a must) , Brendog grips ! Rides like a dream……..oh , and put back on my 2.4 Continental tyres Der Baron up front & Trail king Apex on the rear ……….. planted !

[@razorsharp9850]

I have a 140 TM coming in. Wonder how much wider your new bars are? Also going to the Rockshox 38, does it mean you actually increased your front travel? Ever tested putting a 27,5 on the rear with your setup? Thanks mate

[@Emis333]

I was about to choose between a Stereo Hybrid 140 or 160 TM this year, and this video made me be honest with myself and ordered the Cube 140TM 750 :) It should arrive hopefully in few weeks now, so lets see. Thanks for the video.

[@razorsharp9850]

How are you liking it after this time?

[@misenko856]

I can't decide here :) What convinced you to take 140 ? I'm pretty heavy and tall so maybe 29" would be better for me. But they have very similar geometry. I've got used to my Specialized 29" so not sure how I'd like 29" wheels.

[@ruediswelt]

Danke. Jetzt habe ich den Unterschied 140/160 kapiert. Sehr gut.

[@denis_can_help3519]

In Europe they also sell the 120 version of this bike. Could you describe a situation where the 120 would be a better choice than the 140?

[@HectorSalcedo]

Yeeewww! These Bikes Rip! I used to ride 29ers only, coming from the XC world of MTB. I needed a bike with a little more travel for long rock garden trails. I hopped on both the 140 and the 160 and both bikes ripped. However, I went with the longer travel 160 because I ride more roudy Enduro type trails.

[@titox1020]

Last year, i bought the Cube 140 SL with a good discount. The 160 was sold out at this time. I Like my 140 very much, but now i wish i had more travel because i use it all of my 140 and i don't ride hard on my trails. I don't know what ist enough for this Bike. I will see. Sorry for my bad english;)

[@GregoryVog]

My bike is Cube 140 TM, if you want more travel, go for cushcore, 12% more travel with these inserts and improvement to small bump sensitivity.

[@Mike-sBike]

We’re you ride?

[@alexvech]

Check air pressure

[@vroom6591]

I bought the SL 160 last September , nice bike only thing I changed were wider bars and seems to make it more stable

[@jorjevermoudes8944]

Hey can in this model unlock max speed cube 169 HPC SL

[@marcopaganotto9125]

Oh yeah, thank you Cube, for being about the only manufacturer still using 27.5" wheels.

[@jean-marcvienne]

I bough the cube stereo hybrid 140 race. A very good surprise

[@austenczapla8630]

If I had it my way, I'd own both a 140 & 160 TM. My wife would kill me.

[@jean-marcvienne]

Ordered one cube stereo 140

[@giuseppeTTCC1960]

Really useful review... truly helped me in my choice , thank you!

[@fredEVOIX]

I'm a cross country fox34 120mm fit4 120mm float dps muscular rider hesitating but to be honest with myself I should buy the 140 I'm never going to do 5ft drops O_O and after trying on an actual mountain pass (the grand col de ferret in switzerland part of the UTMB trail) I must say I was very impressed by my small fox34 120mm (set on max softness and fastest rebound) what failed me were my rocket ron 2.25 tires on 21mm rims and high pressures (2017 all mountain bike) totally not the proper tires to go downhill from 8333ft on alpine rocks oops lesson learned, only cost me the rear disc brake which banged a rock

[@modpup]

great video and review like always. I picked up a 2020 action team 140 last fall. Looking forward to ripping it this summer. Winter right now, as I live in Canada. So far I have rode around 200 miles on it. Love it. Think I picked the right spec. When I ripping gnarly trails in the mountains I wink rent a downhill spec. For me, this will be a commuter and a weekend downhill/cross country bike

[@CyclingYYC]

How did you end up liking the 140?

[@a.kolokotronis]

looking for a review of the 2023 160 action team :)

[@wsl5585]

Prefer the Trek eMTB due to similar motor and real good local bike shop.

[@sMMAshzilla]

Perfect video. 140 for me.

[@Dgboss78]

Hi, great video ! I just bought a 140 actionteam. If I understand right, I could make my all mountain bike an enduro bike just by changing the fork and the wheels. Did I got that right ?

[@razorsharp9850]

I think so. You can go Mullet, because smaller wheel size will fit but on the 160 you can’t go up, doesn’t fit in the back. Different fork. The rear shock might not be needed.

[@mr.kneeslider]

Kind of misleading, the 140 TM is a 29er and the 160 is a 27,5. So there's arguments there about if there really is a such big difference.

[@sevvy07]

I think the 140 is better for me, but I need to wait a year before it is back in stock in UK. I can get a 160 now, so should I buy it, or wait for the 140.?

[@colquin]

Same for me in Germany, i think I'll go for the 160

[@lokz9632]

What about 120?

[@adamparker09]

What's the difference between the 140 pro and 140 race

[@Raumance]

I don't know why you would ever take less suspension on an ebike.

[@jasons81]

Hi guys have you done review on the cube stereo hybrid HPC race 624 2021 model?

[@krismenon8071]

I’m on your site looking at the 22 stereo 140 but it’s specd with rockshox recon fork?

[@misenko856]

Hi guys, need to get some advice. I'm pretty tall and heavy rider 189cm and around 115kg without gear. I debating which size to take. Either 140 or 160 22" (XL) size. 140 has 29" and 160 is 27.5" wheels. I've always had 29" XL and never tried 27.5" so not sure what difference would be on an e-bike and if I would have any problems. Geometry is very similar, 160 has a bit bigger wheelbase. What I like more that 160 has stuffier fork domain which has 38mm stanchions and 140 has Silver 35mm stanchions so it could be better with my weight. At the other hand I just plan to do regular mountain riding, no big jumps or such. Can someone give me some advice here ? Thanks.

[@d.k.4882]

Hi, What did you end up with? I am similarly built like you... :)

[@misenko856]

@@d.k.4882 bought 140 29” at the end. XL with 27.5” wheels would look strange. It was a good choice.

[@JC-un4bg]

I want a epic evo with about 60 nm of Tork

[@jorjevermoudes8944]

Hello is it posible to innreise the maximun speed of a cube 160 SL 275 cx

[@funlovin1981]

Currently upgrading to a E mountain bike and haven't done the hard single tracks since i was younger. Tossing up between the Cube reaction and the Stereo. But struggling to decide whether i need the full suspension. Have only have front suspension in the past. I love the look and want full suspension but is it worth the extra $$$. I do use the bike on both fire tracks and road also so any advise welcome

[@sevvy07]

I have just bought a 2021 hardtail reaction, but suntour suspension is terrible . I advise spending extra for the best suspension you can afford, and try to get full suss, you can always lock it out on tarmac roads.

[@SophthilifeYT58]

Why are they called Stereo hybrid?

[@giuseppeTTCC1960]

I would choose a 160 travel but i need a 29" ....so i have to buy a 140...the 160 is just 27,5"..

[@dopesneakerman]

Cube stereo hybrid 140,what size will fit me better?Size M or L?I am 177cm and my inside leg is 83

[@gabrielalvarez9928]

I'm in the same problem right now, did you buy the M or L size?

[@dopesneakerman]

@@gabrielalvarez9928 M

[@jorjevermoudes8944]

Becausa the tell me that it is no possible,

[@luisueberbacher5484]

Always 160

[@mr.kneeslider]

so... I watched for a few minutes before realizing, this guy probably doesn't really ride bikes, let alone ride endure bikes... explanation for 29 or 650b wheel sizing... turned off at that point.