Cube Reaction C:62 Rookie carbon´n´blue´n´red

The “Reaction C:62 Rookie carbon’n’blue’n’red” model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and precision craftsmanship. Priced at 1649 EUR, it offers excellent value for money for ambitious young riders.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology and features ARG2, a tapered headtube, a PressFit Boost bottom bracket (BB) and integrated cable routing. The frame is also prepared for a dropper post and features Boost 148, which ensures increased stiffness and stability. The bike’s total weight is just 10 kg, contributing to excellent handling and manoeuvrability.

The braking system consists of Magura MT Thirty hydraulic disc brakes with 2-piston calipers on both the front and rear wheels (180 mm at the front, 160 mm at the rear). These ensure reliable braking performance in all conditions. Gear changes are handled by the SRAM NX Eagle™ 12-speed system, which enables precise and rapid gear changes. The shifter is also an SRAM NX Eagle™ trigger.

The Manitou Markhor TS Air fork, with 100 mm of travel and remote lockout, offers excellent damping and control on uneven terrain. The crankset consists of a SRAM Stylo Eagle™ with 32 teeth and a Boost length of 170 mm. The cassette is a SRAM XG-1230 Eagle™ with a range of 11–50 teeth.

The handlebars are CUBE Flat Race Bars with a width of 680 mm, complemented by CUBE Performance grips. The stem is a Newmen Evolution with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP I-t, integrated, 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph at the rear, both in the Super Race version with Addix Speedgrip compound and Kevlar reinforcement, in size 2.25. These are fitted to the Answer Atac MA wheelset, which is tubeless-ready and features 28 spokes at the front and rear, quick-release (QR) skewers and a 12x148 mm axle.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite, mounted on a CUBE Prolight 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.

In summary, the Cube Reaction C:62 Rookie carbon’n’blue’n’red offers a well-thought-out, high-quality setup that is specifically tailored to the needs of young mountain bikers. With its lightweight design, high-performance components and robust construction, it is an excellent choice for ambitious young riders.