Stereo Hybrid One77 SLX 2026

The Cube Stereo Hybrid One77 SLX 2026 is the German value-brand's mullet-wheeled, 170 mm long-travel enduro/freeride flagship: an HPC carbon front triangle paired with an aluminium 6061 rear, powered by Bosch's flagship Performance Line CX Gen 5 motor at 120 Nm torque and a 750 W peak, and a removable PowerTube 800 Wh battery. At 24.7 kg claimed and £4,499 for the base trim, this is one of the most aggressively priced full-power 170 mm Bosch carbon-front enduros on sale. The community verdict on previous One77 generations is overwhelmingly positive on value and confidence-inspiring on descents, with well-documented teething niggles to watch for.

Drive system and range. Bosch's CX Gen 5 sits at 120 Nm torque and a 750 W peak (the gold-listed figures), making this one of the strongest current Bosch builds. The 800 Wh PowerTube battery is removable, a meaningful practical advantage over integrated rivals. @emtbPhil on a previous-gen Hybrid Stereo notes Bosch's firmware updates now offer 600% assist and 85 Nm on Gen 4 builds, with Gen 5 stepping that up further. Real-world range on Bosch CX Gen 5 with 800 Wh typically lands at 1,500–2,000 m climbing per charge in mixed riding. @Colin1517 on a 750 Wh older Stereo 160 reports a consistent 30–35 mile real-world range across moors, trails and railway lines.

Geometry and handling. A 65.5 degree head angle is relatively trail-leaning for a bike marketed as enduro/freeride — slacker bikes (64–64.5 degrees) dominate the modern long-travel category. Reach progresses generously: 425 mm (S), 450 mm (M), 475 mm (L), 500 mm (XL). The 438 mm chainstay is held constant across sizes, which keeps the rear feel consistent but means XL riders don't get a proportionally longer rear-centre. Wheelbase grows from 1,207 mm to 1,282 mm. The mullet 29"/27.5" setup is standard across all sizes — a sensible choice for a long-travel platform aiming at maximum manoeuvrability and rear-tyre clearance under heavy compressions.

Build and value. Three trims share the same chassis. The £4,499 base trim at 24.7 kg is the standout for value: FOX 38 Float Rhythm fork (E-Bike Optimized, GRIP damper, 170 mm), FOX Float X Performance shock, Shimano Deore XT M8220 4-piston brakes with 203 mm rotors and a mixed Deore/XT 12-speed drivetrain. The £6,499 Race 800 and £8,999 SLT 800 step up suspension and drivetrain. @Rando_12345 bought a 2025 One77 SLX from Bike24 in the 15% sale for €4,300 including shipping and called it "easily the best deal out there for a Gen 5 Bosch". @FlashToBang has run detailed Shockwiz-tuned FOX 38 setups on the AT variant.

Community-verified strengths. Outright value is the headline. @Colin1517 compared a previous Stereo Hybrid favourably to his Specialized and Whyte stable, calling it "a complete other level — climbs like a mountain goat and descends like a sled." @deertrackdoctor hit 2,000 km on a 2024-ordered One77 and reports it has been broadly reliable once minor niggles were sorted. The mullet wheel package and FOX 38 fork on the base spec are uncommonly good at the price point.

Caveats and known gripes. Quality-control niggles are a recurring theme on out-of-the-box One77 builds. @kot-obormot reports the suspension fork and shock arrived "quite dry without enough oil from factory" and recommends a day-0 service. @Eifice describes battery rattle requiring a sponge shim and creaking from shock and lower-suspension-bolt torque. @deertrackdoctor independently reports the same battery-cradle rattle and shock-bolt creaks, both fixable. The 65.5 degree head angle is on the steep side for a serious bike-park enduro. @joejoejoe reports a clicking/knocking noise at the 7-o'clock crank position under load on a previous Bosch CX Gen 4 Cube — worth checking on test rides.

Verdict. The Cube Stereo Hybrid One77 SLX is one of the very best-value Bosch CX Gen 5 carbon-front enduros on sale: a long-travel 170 mm mullet platform with a top-tier motor and a removable 800 Wh battery from £4,499. It will suit pragmatic buyers who want maximum spec for the money, are happy to do a day-0 torque check and bleed, and prioritise descending confidence over the slackest possible head angle. Riders who want bleeding-edge enduro geometry, hand-built provenance or boutique fit-and-finish should look at Trek Rail+ Gen 5 or Centurion No Pogo. Production status: current.