Cube Enduro Team Reveal their 2020 Stereo 170 Race Bike

 Sepc is sometimes even better than some direct brands.

 For some reason, people tend to think certain brands make better bikes in certain categories. That's why people who ride XC (that's much more developed bikes with much larger rider base and competition scene) generally ride Specialized, Giant, Trek, Cube, Orbea, Scott etc, but trail bros think for their trail bike only Yeti, GG, SC, Norco, Pivot will do because.... not really sure?

 @msusic: Good points. All the brands mentioned in both disciplines are generally excellent, and to each his or her own ultimately. But yes, ideally people are basing buying decisions on what's best for them and their needs as individuals and not on what looks cool in a group chat or at the trailhead. One of the best things for me in cycling, period, is how Sam Hill gives the lie to brand-based groupthink every time he ties up his shoes and rolls out on his Nukeproof. (And to anyone commenting, "it's because CRC pays him a lot," well, yeah, that's generally how a professional rider makes a big part of their living.) Ride free and think independently...it leads to happy times, happy bike fits, and often good value, too!

 @msusic: so, this one is alloy , new tech right ?

 @msusic: it’s because specialized has the expensive wind tunnel thingy and serious men in lab coats narrating all their videos

 They get scorned because they have awful, dated geometry.

 @msusic: I agree. For me it gets old coming across articles that talk up; Canyon, Santa Cruz, Yeti, all the time. I know they are good bikes but companies like Cube do make a good bike that's well specced. Maybe they should do like Commencal and start up a good marketing strategy to get their name out there. Remy Metailler rides Cube and he definitely has skills and rides gnarly trail. I've been eyeing Cube but at the same time I lean towards my LBS.

 @Busted-Up-Biker: Smart comments across the board. I can't speak for your local shop, but as a former bike shop guy myself and current custom wheel retailer, right now everyone who wants to survive is having to think creatively and holistically - the long game. You could always buy a Cube and then upgrade it or get it worked on at your trusted LBS. Most shops would cringe at refusing such an arrangement at the moment. If they value your time and support, as they should, they'll be happy to accommodate you.

 I was all over last years Stereo aside from the fact to get the reach i wanted I would have a seat tube rammed 2 feet up my arse

 I'm sure they didn't do it yesterday, likely weeks before social distancing measures were put in place.

 I'm not a hater. I own a Cube commuter. I bought it because I really liked the bike, its geo numbers and equipment compared to the price.
However, I never liked short and tall bikes. Not 15 years ago when I raced xc bikes, not now when I ride am bikes. And Cube mtbs were always behind the curve with geometry. I liked their suspension though, that's true, but I never managed to get over that "sitting at the top of yhe bike" feeling

 @pakleni: I actually agree with you and wouldn’t buy another one. The geo was way off on the day it got delivered.

 Oh stop whining, if you install it correctly they are no different to a threaded bb.

 @philmtb99: they certainly are not as good.

 its the new thing now, alloy.. carbon cubes are so 2019

 You dont need carbon on a bike like this..