Cube Reaction C:62 Race petrol´n´orange

The "Reaction C:62 Race petrol’n’orange" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike available at a price of 2049 EUR. The frame is constructed using C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and features ARG2, a tapered head tube, a PressFit bottom bracket, Boost 12x148mm axles, integrated cable routing and is designed to accommodate a dropper seatpost. The bike’s total weight is 10 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm discs at the front and 160 mm at the rear. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus system with 12 speeds, controlled via Shimano Deore SL-M6100-I shift levers with Rapidfire-Plus technology.

Front suspension is provided by a Fox 32 Float SC fork with 100 mm of travel and a 2-position remote lever. The crankset is a Shimano Deore FC-M6100-1 with a 32T chainring, and the cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a 10–51T range. The drivetrain is completed by a Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are Newmen Evolution 318.10 with a width of 720 mm, whilst the grips are CUBE Race SL Grips with a diameter of 29.5 mm and a clamp-on design. The stem is also a Newmen Evolution model with a 31.8 mm clamp.

The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph at the rear, both from the Addix Performance series with Kevlar reinforcement and a width of 2.25 inches. The wheelset consists of Answer Attack AM rims, which are tubeless-ready and feature axle standards of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance Lite model, mounted on a Newmen Evolution seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the Cube Reaction C:62 Race petrol’n’orange offers an excellent combination of advanced frame construction, high-quality components and well-thought-out design, making it an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.