Cube Reaction Hybrid ONE 500 white´n´grey

The "Reaction Hybrid ONE 500 white’n’grey" model from Cube, released in 2022, offers a wide range of well-thought-out technical features and high-quality components at a price of 2,549 EUR. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium with Gravity Casting and Agile Ride Geometry, ensuring a robust yet agile design. The internal cable routing and fully integrated battery give the bike a clean, uncluttered look. The frame also features mounting points for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack.

The bike’s brakes are Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, measuring 180 mm at both the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The drivetrain is a 10-speed Shimano Deore RD-M4120-SGS, operated via the Shimano Deore SL-M4100 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers. The SR Suntour XCM HLO Coil fork, with its 100 mm travel, offers solid suspension for rough terrain.

The bike is fitted with CUBE PP MTB pedals and an ACID E-Crank, 175 mm in length, with a 38T chainring. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M4100 with an 11–42T range, and the chain is a KMC X10. The handlebars, a CUBE Rise Trail Bar with a width of 720 mm, together with the CUBE Race Grip grips with a diameter of 31 mm and a 1-clamp mounting, ensure a secure grip and good control.

The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset varies depending on the wheel size: For 27.5-inch wheels, it is the ACROS AZX-1033; for 29-inch wheels, the ACROS AZF-1031; both feature Zero-Stack technology and BlockLock 120°. The rims are Rodi Blackrock 23, 32H, Disc and Tubeless Ready. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, in size 2.35.

The hubs are by Shimano: the HB-TX505 at the front and the FH-TX505 at the rear, both with QR and CentreLock mounting. The saddle is a Natural Fit Sequence, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm and a CUBE Varioclose seatpost clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Power is provided by the Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 motor (85 Nm) Cruise (250 watts). The battery is a Bosch PowerTube 500, controlled via the Bosch Purion display. A Bosch 2A charger is used for recharging.

Overall, the Cube Reaction Hybrid ONE 500 white’n’grey offers a well-balanced combination of performance, comfort and versatility, ideal for challenging rides both on and off the beaten track.