Cube Reaction C:62 Pro prismagrey´n´blue´n´red

The "Reaction C:62 Pro prismagrey'n'blue'n'red" model from the Cube brand from 2022 is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. With a price tag of EUR 1899, this bike offers a combination of advanced technology and high-performance components.

The frame of the Reaction C:62 Pro is made of C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, which ensures high stability and low weight. It has an ARG2 design, a tapered head tube (Tapered Headtube) and a PressFit bottom bracket (PressFit BB). The Boost 12x148mm system provides additional stiffness and stability, while the internal cable routing ensures a tidy look and cable protection. The frame is also ready for retrofitting a dropper post ready seatpost.

The bike is equipped with Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brakes, which offer excellent braking performance with 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear. The gear system consists of a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus 12-speed rear derailleur, which enables precise and reliable gear changes. The shift lever is a Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR with Direct Attach and Rapidfire Plus technology.

The RockShox Judy Gold RL Air fork with 100mm travel and PopLoc remote control ensures smooth damping and control on uneven terrain. The Shimano FC-MT611 crankset with 32 teeth and the Shimano Deore CS-M6100 cassette with a gradation of 10-51 teeth offer a wide gear range for different riding conditions. The drivetrain is completed by the Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

For steering, the bike is equipped with 720mm wide CUBE Flat Race handlebars and ACID React Pro grips. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem SL with a diameter of 31.8mm. The headset is a VP Integrated System, which measures 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray Addix Performance Kevlar with a width of 2.25 at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph Addix Performance Kevlar at the rear, also in 2.25. These are mounted on an Answer Atac AM wheelset, which is tubeless-ready and compatible with Boost standards of 15x110mm at the front and 12x148mm at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8mm.

To summarise, the Cube Reaction C:62 Pro prismagrey'n'blue'n'red from 2022 offers a well thought-out overall package that is characterised by high-quality components, advanced frame construction and excellent riding characteristics, ideal for ambitious mountain bikers.