Second-hand Cube Stereo: price and what to check

If you're looking for a second-hand Cube Stereo, here's what you need before you meet the seller: which family each one is, what to check on the suspension and the frame, and how much people are asking for a used mountain bike on bicis.net. The Stereo is the full-suspension bike from Cube, the German brand that sells a lot in Spain thanks to its build-for-the-money, and that's why it turns up so often on the second-hand market.

Which Stereo you're being shown

First, work out which family is in front of you, because a Stereo built for riding all day on tracks and trails is not the same as an enduro one made for fast descents. For years, Cube put the travel in the name: Stereo 120, 140, 150 and 170. From the 2023 season it renamed them ONE22, ONE44, ONE55 and ONE77, from least to most travel. If the listing doesn't make it clear, look at the frame sticker and the serial number, and ask.

• Stereo 120 and ONE22: the fastest-rolling, for long rides and marathons.
• Stereo 140 and ONE44: all-round trail, the best seller.
• Stereo 150 and ONE55: trail with more appetite for descending.
• Stereo 170 and ONE77: enduro, for going fast downhill on rough ground.

There are 29 and 27.5 wheel versions, aluminium and carbon frames, and builds at many levels (Pro, Race, SL, TM, SLT…). Don't confuse it with the Stereo Hybrid: that's the e-bike version, with motor and battery, and you buy it with other criteria in mind, above all the state of the battery.

What to check before you pay

The suspension

Ask when the fork and shock were last serviced, and whether there's an invoice. Wipe the stanchions and check they have no scratches or marks, compress the fork and shock several times and see whether they leak oil, make noise or stay sagged. A full suspension service at a workshop costs money: if it's never been done, take it off the price.

The linkages and bearings

The rear end of a full-suspension bike works on bearings. With the bike on the ground, hold the saddle and push the rear wheel sideways: there should be no play. Lift the bike and drop it gently onto the rear wheel; if something rattles, check the bolts and bearings. Replacing them isn't expensive, but it's a workshop job.

The frame

In good light, look at the bottom bracket area, the head tube junction and the chainstays, which are the ones that take the stone strikes. On carbon, any crack or paint lifting in a line is a reason not to buy until a shop has looked at it. On aluminium, check the welds.

Drivetrain, brakes and seatpost

Check the wear on the chain and on the chainring and cassette teeth, the state of the pads and rotors, and that the brakes aren't spongy. The dropper post should go down and up without stopping halfway. Ride it for a while, uphill and downhill.

Known faults

We haven't found any official recalls or faults confirmed by Cube affecting the whole Stereo range. If you're unsure about a specific year or frame, give the serial number to an official Cube shop and ask them to confirm.

How much people ask for a used Stereo

There aren't enough Stereo listings on bicis.net yet to give its own price, so the reference is the whole mountain category. These are asking prices, not final sale prices, from active listings on 4 November 2026.

An aluminium Stereo with an entry-level build and a few years on it usually sits close to the median; a recent carbon one with good suspension heads to the top end or above. The e-bike row is the one for the Stereo Hybrid. To fine-tune for your case, try the bike valuation tool and see the full data in Cycling in figures. If you're torn between several of the brand's families, there's the guide How much is a used Cube worth?, and for buying any full-suspension bike calmly, the guide to buying a second-hand mountain bike.

How to choose the size

Cube marks sizes in inches or with letters depending on the year. Don't rely only on the number: ask the frame size, get on it and check you reach the bar comfortably without stretching, and that with the post dropped there's room between the top tube and your crotch. If you can, compare it with the bike you already ride.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a Stereo 140 and a Stereo ONE44?

They're the same idea of bike, a full-suspension trail bike. Cube changed the names from the 2023 season: the 120 became ONE22, the 140 ONE44, the 150 ONE55 and the 170 ONE77.

How much is a second-hand Cube Stereo worth?

It depends on the year, the material and the build. As a reference, on bicis.net a used mountain bike has a median asking price of €850 (101 listings, 4/11/2026); recent carbon Stereos usually ask for more.

What's the first thing I should check?

The suspension and the rear-end bearings: they're the most expensive things to bring up to date. Ask for the service invoices and test-ride the bike.

Is the Stereo Hybrid the same?

No. It's the e-bike version, with motor and battery. On top of everything above, you need to have a shop check the state of the battery and its charge history.