Their rounded profile and relatively low tread blocks don’t dig into soft dirt as well as some chunkier rubber – though the lower rolling resistance is handy. On more technical climbs, the Ardents do a reasonable, if not sterling job. Though, like pretty much any full-suspension mountain bike, when you get out of the saddle and start heaving on the bars, the rear shock will compress with your efforts. The suspension doesn’t bob or wallow distractingly when sat pedalling normally. On off-road climbs, I didn’t reach for the lockout particularly often. Maxxis Ardent tyres are a smart choice that roll well on most surfaces. Cube Stereo 120 HPC TM climbing performance An extensive programme of workshop weighing, measuring and general poking about made sure that every little detail was explored. The bikes were tested all over the UK, from long, steep tracks in South Wales to our regular testing loops in the Forest of Dean, fast rocky tracks in the Tweed Valley and the fresh-cut loam and rocky outcrops of the Cairngorm National Park.īikes were tested back to back, with short repeated loops ensuring differences were noticed easily. Travel ranged from 120 to 140mm at the rear, and prices from £3,199 to £3,850. This Stereo was pitted against seven other bikes in the trail bike section of Bike of the Year 2022. As the cheapest bike in this year’s Trail Bike of the Year category, it scores well on the value front. They’re wrapped in Maxxis Ardent EXO tyres, front and rear, in a 2.4in width.įinishing kit comes from Newmen, SDG and Cube itself, including Cube’s own 150mm dropper post. With 28 spokes front and rear, they’re on the lighter end of the spectrum. Wheels come from Fulcrum – not a brand that’s seen commonly. Shimano supplies its XT brakes with 203/180mm rotors.
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