Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 29 petrol´n´orange

The 2021 ‘Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 29 petrol’n’orange’ model from Cube is a versatile e-mountain bike that stands out for its robust spec and well-thought-out design. Priced at 2549 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money.

The frame of the Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 is made from Superlite aluminium and is manufactured using Gravity Casting technology. Thanks to the Agile Ride Geometry and the 1.5 headtube, the bike offers outstanding stability and control on a wide variety of terrain. The internal cable routing and fully integrated battery contribute to a clean, uncluttered appearance. Furthermore, the frame is fitted with mounts for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack, which further enhances the bike’s versatility. The bike’s total weight is 23 kg.

Braking power is provided by Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear, ensuring reliable deceleration and control. The drivetrain consists of a SRAM SX Eagle™ 12-speed system, operated by the SRAM SX Eagle™ Trigger shifter with Single Click. This enables precise and rapid gear changes, even under load.

Front suspension is provided by an SR Suntour XCM34 coil fork with 100 mm of travel, which can be adjusted via a lockout. This ensures additional comfort and control on rough terrain. The pedals are CUBE PP MTB pedals and offer good grip.

The drivetrain is supported by an ACID E-Crank crankset with a 38-tooth chainring and a length of 175 mm. The Sram PG-1210 Eagle™ cassette offers a gear range of 11–50T, providing a wide range of gears for various riding conditions. The motor is a fourth-generation Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX with a torque of 85 Nm and a power output of 250 watts, which, together with the Bosch PowerTube 500 battery, provides powerful and sustained assistance. The Bosch Purion display offers simple and intuitive control of the motor assistance.

The cockpit consists of a CUBE Rise Trail Bar handlebar, 720 mm wide, and CUBE Performance grips, which ensure a comfortable ride. The stem is a CUBE Performance E-MTB stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an ACROS AZX-1030 with zero-stack bearings at the top and bottom (ZS 56 mm).

The wheels feature CUBE EX30 rims, which are tubeless-ready and fitted with Schwalbe Smart Sam tyres in size 2.60. The hubs are from Shimano: the HB-MT400-B at the front with Boost standard and the FH-TX505 at the rear with a quick-release skewer; both are CentreLock-compatible.

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 in place using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

In summary, the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 29 petrol’n’orange offers a well-thought-out complete package for ambitious e-mountain bikers who value quality, performance and versatility.