Cube Reaction Hybrid Performance 500 blue´n´red

The "Reaction Hybrid Performance 500 blue’n’red" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality e-mountain bike that impresses with both its technical specifications and its attractive design. The price for this model is 2249 EUR.

The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium and, thanks to Gravity Casting and Agile Ride Geometry, is particularly sturdy and manoeuvrable. The frame features a tapered head tube and internal cable routing, which ensures a clean look and provides additional protection for the cables. The fully integrated battery also contributes to the bike’s sleek appearance. Furthermore, the frame offers mounting points for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack. The bike’s total weight is 23 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (Shimano BR-MT200) with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear. The drivetrain is a 9-speed system from Shimano (Shimano RD-M3100-SGS), operated via the Rapidfire-Plus shifter (Shimano SL-M3100-R). The SR Suntour XCM ATB Coil fork, with 100 mm of travel, ensures a comfortable ride even on uneven terrain.

The bike is fitted with CUBE PP MTB pedals, and the crankset consists of an ACID E-Crank with a 38-tooth chainring and a length of 175 mm. The cassette (Shimano CS-HG201) has a range of 11–36 teeth and is driven by a KMC X9 chain. The handlebars (CUBE Rise Trail Bar) are 720 mm wide and the grips are CUBE Performance Grips. The stem (CUBE Performance Stem Pro) has a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The headset varies depending on wheel size: 27.5-inch wheels feature the ACROS AZX-1041 with BlockLock 135°, whilst 29-inch wheels are fitted with the ACROS AZF-1039. Both versions feature a zero-stack configuration (ZS 44 mm top and ZS 56 mm bottom). The rims are CUBE EX23, 32H, disc, tubeless-ready, and the tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam K-Guard in size 2.35. The front and rear hubs are by Shimano (FR: Shimano HB-TX505, RR: Shimano FH-TX505), both with quick-release and CentreLock.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Sequence model, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The e-bike’s drive system is powered by the Bosch Drive Unit Performance Generation 3 (65Nm) Cruise (250Watt), supported by a Bosch PowerTube 500 battery. The display is a Bosch Purion, which enables simple and intuitive operation.

In summary, the 2021 “Reaction Hybrid Performance 500 blue’n’red” from Cube offers a balanced blend of performance, comfort and versatility, ideal for discerning riders who ride on both trails and roads.