For 2027, CUBE are overhauling three of their most important trail and gravity platforms at once. The Stereo gets a completely new frame and moves further into trail-bike territory with 150/145 mm of travel. The FRITZZ makes its comeback as a 170 mm carbon enduro bike with a high-pivot rear suspension design. The TWO15 has also been extensively redesigned. In future, the downhill bike will feature a high main pivot, idler pulley and a wide range of geometry adjustments. We took a closer look at all three new CUBE bikes and have gathered all the details for you!

CUBE are kicking off the 2027 model year with a major overhaul. Rather than simply carrying existing platforms over with new colours and components, the brand have made substantial changes in three key categories: trail, enduro and downhill.

Several themes run through the new bikes: greater integration, more adjustability and, on the enduro and downhill models in particular, completely new rear suspension kinematics. While the new Stereo remains relatively conventional, the FRITZZ and TWO15 take a much bigger technical step with their high-pivot suspension systems.

The new line-up includes the Stereo C:62 SLT, the more affordable Stereo HPC RACE, the FRITZZ C:62 Super TM and the TWO15 SLX. According to CUBE, the Stereo C:62 SLT tips the scales at 13.6 kg and is priced at €5,499. The FRITZZ weighs around 17.2 kg, with the top-spec version retailing for €4,999. The aluminium TWO15 comes in at 19.1 kg and will set you back €3,999. CUBE have yet to announce when the bikes will be available.

The new CUBE Stereo 2027 – From Tourer to Versatile Trail Bike?

With 150 mm of travel up front and 145 mm at the rear, CUBE are pushing the Stereo further into the trail segment. CUBE offer the 2027 Stereo in two frame versions: the Stereo C:62 with a full carbon frame, and the Stereo HPC with a carbon front triangle and aluminium rear end.

CUBE have also raised their game when it comes to the details. A large storage compartment sits in the down tube, giving you space for a spare tube, CO₂ cartridge or tools. There is also room for long-travel dropper posts, and the frame integration is very clean throughout.

The Spec of the New CUBE Stereo C:62 SLT 2027

The flagship model comes equipped with a FOX 36 Factory fork with a GRIP X2 damper and 150 mm of travel up front, paired with a FOX Float X Factory shock at the rear.

CUBE haven’t skimped on the drivetrain either. The SLT comes with Shimano’s electronic 12-speed XTR Di2 M9250 drivetrain, paired with Race Face ERA cranks, XTR brakes and a FOX Transfer Factory dropper post. At 13.6 kg, the Stereo C:62 SLT is also impressively light on paper and at € 5,499, comparatively affordable for a flagship model.

CUBE FRITZZ C:62 2027 – The Name is Back, but the Concept is All New

With the FRITZZ, CUBE are reviving a familiar name, but technically, the new bike has little in common with a nostalgic comeback. With 170 mm of travel, a carbon frame, high main pivot and idler pulley, the new FRITZZ is clearly positioned as a downhill-focused enduro bike. The frame also features a flip chip at the shock mount, allowing you to tune the suspension for either an air or coil shock. There is also a storage compartment in the down tube and a flexible cable-routing solution: for the cleanest look, the cables can run through the headset, or through dedicated cable ports for easier servicing.

What is High Pivot and Why Does It Make Sense?

With a high-pivot suspension design, the rear axle moves rearwards as the suspension compresses, unlike with many conventional rear suspension layouts. In other words, the bike gets longer as it moves through its travel. This can offer real advantages when taking big hits. Instead of moving purely upwards, the rear wheel can move further backwards, following the direction of the impact more closely. That helps the suspension absorb impacts more effectively, allowing the bike to carry more speed and maintain better contact with the ground.

The downside is the substantial change in chain length. To counter this, CUBE route the chain over an idler pulley close to the main pivot. Mechanically, this is more complex, heavier and requires more maintenance than a conventional suspension design. So high pivot is not automatically better. On an uncompromising, downhill-focused 170 mm enduro bike, however, the concept makes considerably more sense than it would on a lightweight trail bike.

The Spec of the New FRITZZ C:62 Super TM

The FRITZZ C:62 Super TM makes little attempt to hide its gravity ambitions. Up front, there is a RockShox ZEB Ultimate fork with a Charger 3.2 damper and 170 mm of travel, paired with a RockShox Vivid Ultimate shock at the rear, also delivering 170 mm of travel.

A SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission drivetrain and suitably robust components complete the build, bringing the weight to a rather hefty 17.2 kg. At € 4,999, however, the FRITZZ remains surprisingly affordable.

CUBE TWO15 2027 – High Pivot Comes to the Downhill Bike

With the new TWO15, CUBE take the same approach even further. The downhill bike still uses an aluminium frame, but now gets a completely new high-pivot rear suspension design with an idler pulley and adjustable shock progression.
The TWO15 offers 200 mm of travel and plenty of scope to tailor the bike to the track and your riding style. Alongside the shock progression, you can also change the wheel configuration and adjust the geometry using dedicated headset inserts.

The Spec of the CUBE TWO15 SLX 2027

Despite its name, the TWO15 SLX is not a Shimano SLX-equipped bike. Up front, it features a FOX 40 Factory fork with a GRIP X2 damper and 203 mm of travel, paired with a FOX Float X2 Factory shock at the rear. The drivetrain consists of a conventional SRAM GX DH 7-speed setup with SRAM Descendant DH cranks and a 10–24T cassette.

Braking is handled by SRAM Maven Silver brakes with a large 220 mm rotor up front and a 200 mm rotor at the rear. The Newmen Beskar 30 aluminium wheelset comes in the “strong” version. To match, CUBE fit a 2.5″ Schwalbe Magic Mary Gravity Pro Ultrasoft tyre at the front and a 2.5″ Schwalbe Tacky Chan Gravity Pro Soft at the rear. The total weight comes in at 19.1 kg, with a list price of € 3,999.

The New CUBE Bikes at a Glance

Whether all that extra tech ultimately translates into more performance is something only the trail can tell us. For 2027, CUBE have built three gravity bikes with clearly defined roles. Whether customers will buy into the German brand’s philosophy remains to be seen. We’re looking forward to putting them to the test!

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Words: Benedikt Schmidt Photos: CUBE