Action Team 140 or 160 ?

[Aerialmark]

Hi I’m new here but have been emtbing for 3 years. I have had 2 Emtbs ( both Cube and both 29ers ) my latest which is 2 years old now has been a faithful servant with anything that I’ve thrown at it. Im just coming up 60 but still like to leave my brain on the sideboard occasionally and go off piste. I also ride coast to coast for various charity’s so a lot of road & mild track.
I am just in the process of ordering a 2022 action team and would like your educated thoughts on witch one I should go for. The 160 or 140 ? As most of you know the 140 comes with 29” wheels and the 160 with 27.5 but better travel. What are your thoughts please ?

 

[fenwick458]

need more info. how tall are you? based on what I think I know i'd be leaning towards the 140mm

what are the last 2 you have been riding?

 

[Aerialmark]

Hi, I’m 6ft tall. My latest is a Cube Stereo 140 hpc and my first was a Cube hardtail.

 

[MtbWalker]

Glad I’ve seen this post! I was just looking at the same bikes and was wondering why they don’t do a 29er in the 160? Im 6ft3 and was leaning towards the 160 as I don’t think the 140 travel will be enough for me.

 

[Aerialmark]

Hi, I’m sure someone will know the answer to that. I would have gone for a 160 with 29” wheels. I’m think other makes do one ?

 

[MtbWalker]

Hi, I’m sure someone will know the answer to that. I would have gone for a 160 with 29” wheels. I’m think other makes do one ?

Yee I have looked at other models but when you factor in everything I don’t think you can beat the cube. My other option was the haibike allmtn 7 but the problem with cracked frames put me right off!

 

[Chris ledger]

Think the 27.5 wheels is to try and make it quicker turning and more agile according to the cube website ive ordered a 160 sl no idea when it will be in stock no dates for delivery yet

 

[MtbWalker]

Think the 27.5 wheels is to try and make it quicker turning and more agile according to the cube website ive ordered a 160 sl no idea when it will be in stock no dates for delivery yet

Who have you ordered through mate?

 

[Chris ledger]

Local lbs jejames i placed my order the 1st day after bosch announced the bigger battery so was hoping to get one of the 1st ones whenever that will be

 

[MtbWalker]

Local lbs jejames i placed my order the 1st day after bosch announced the bigger battery so was hoping to get one of the 1st ones whenever that will be

Looking online I can see a few bike shops are saying February for the 160 action team model

 

[emtbPhil]

Hi, I’m 6ft tall. My latest is a Cube Stereo 140 hpc and my first was a Cube hardtail.

If you currently have the 140 do you ever feel like you need more travel?

I'm 6ft and 220+lbs, have the Cube Stereo 140 HPC, and everything I throw at it is fine.
I spent some time getting the setup right with volume spacers, but I honestly can't say I feel like I need more travel, even when doing Dalby red route etc...

160 with the smaller wheels would be slightly more agile if you do some insane downhill stuff, but I much prefer the 29er for rolling over smaller dips.

 

[Chris ledger]

Looking online I can see a few bike shops are saying February for the 160 action team model

Ive seen that mate its not good reading cube uk were not helpful either i spoke to customer services and they said they only speak to the dealers so ask them but the dealers get the bikes from cube so no help whatsoever. All i wanted to know was when the model ive ordered is due to come onto the productiin line its not a difficult thing to answer never mind

 

[MtbWalker]

Ive seen that mate its not good reading cube uk were not helpful either i spoke to customer services and they said they only speak to the dealers so ask them but the dealers get the bikes from cube so no help whatsoever. All i wanted to know was when the model ive ordered is due to come onto the productiin line its not a difficult thing to answer never mind

I’m going to give my local a message tomorrow and try and find out where we are at. I’ll let you know how I get on.

 

[Chris ledger]

I’m going to give my local a message tomorrow and try and find out where we are at. I’ll let you know how I get on.

Nice 1 appreciate that whats your local shop?

 

[MtbWalker]

Nice 1 appreciate that whats your local shop?

Raceco Stourbridge.

 

[Chris ledger]

Ive just sold my 140mm full sus bike after 3 years and want to upgrade to something i can use to improve my riding with progression hence the move to the 160 sl

 

[Chris ledger]

Raceco Stourbridge.

Heard good things about them hope you get answers

 

[Aerialmark]

If you currently have the 140 do you ever feel like you need more travel?

I'm 6ft and 220+lbs, have the Cube Stereo 140 HPC, and everything I throw at it is fine.
I spent some time getting the setup right with volume spacers, but I honestly can't say I feel like I need more travel, even when doing Dalby red route etc...

160 with the smaller wheels would be slightly more agile if you do some insane downhill stuff, but I much prefer the 29er for rolling over smaller dips.

Hi Phil. Just sometimes I do but it’s not the norm.
It maybe down to the set up on my bike.
Most of the time I run out of talent before I run out of suspension travel.

 

[Aerialmark]

Just to add I am leaning towards the 140 action team just for the fact I do more trail miles than tricky fast downhill miles and I do like a 29”wheel.
I was told Saturday that they are expecting 2 140 Action teams in at the end of January beginning of February and that I can pay a deposit and put my name on the last one. The 2 160 Action teams are already sold. I will have to let them know this week.

 

[emtbPhil]

I think that's a good choice - I definitely prefer the 29er for trails.

I'd definitely recommend setting your sag as recommended then going for a ride and looking at how much travel you use. Adding a few volume spacers in the front and increasing the volume spacer at the back transformed my bike. It's much more plush now yet progressive so it doesn't bottom out

 

[MtbWalker]

Nice 1 appreciate that whats your local shop?

Gone with leisurelakes in West Brom as they said they are due in a 160 in XL in January. Deposit is down. He said they are usually good with the times and if it does slip it’s only a couple a weeks, but has seen it be up to 2 months. Fingers crossed.

 

[Chris ledger]

I hope for both of us that the lbs have over estimated delivery dates and they come quicker than expected

 

[Bremsbacke]

Hi I’m new here but have been emtbing for 3 years. I have had 2 Emtbs ( both Cube and both 29ers ) my latest which is 2 years old now has been a faithful servant with anything that I’ve thrown at it. Im just coming up 60 but still like to leave my brain on the sideboard occasionally and go off piste. I also ride coast to coast for various charity’s so a lot of road & mild track.
I am just in the process of ordering a 2022 action team and would like your educated thoughts on witch one I should go for. The 160 or 140 ? As most of you know the 140 comes with 29” wheels and the 160 with 27.5 but better travel. What are your thoughts please ?

Hello, I own a Stereo 160 TM 2020 as well and I could tell you my opinion: the 160 is not an Enduro bike you probably think due to the travel. It is agile, that’s right, but It is more a comfortable bike for moderate riding than for rough trails. That‘s why they have changed the rear construction (do not find a better word in English) for the next model 2022 and hopefully it will be better. I know 140 drivers as well and they are very happy. They are good on moderate tours but on trails as well. So my advice: wait for first test results of the 2022 model. If the rear suspension really has improved, go for it. If not (and perhaps the better bike at all) the 140.