Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 grey´n´red

The "Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 grey’n’red" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality e-mountain bike designed for a wide range of uses. Priced at 2749 EUR, it offers a balanced blend of performance, comfort and reliability. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium with Gravity Casting and Agile Ride Geometry, ensuring a stable yet agile ride. The internal cable routing and fully integrated battery contribute to a clean, uncluttered look, whilst the mounting points for a kickstand, mudguards and a rack offer additional flexibility.

The bike is fitted with Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, which use 180 mm rotors at both the front and rear to provide reliable stopping power. The drivetrain consists of an 11-speed Shimano Deore RD-M5100-SGS, operated via Shimano Deore SL-M5100 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers. This enables precise and rapid gear changes, which are an advantage on challenging terrain.

The X-Fusion MIG32 Air fork, with 100 mm of travel, a tapered head tube and a 15x110 mm thru-axle, provides smooth damping and can be locked out when required. The pedals are CUBE PP MTB models and offer good grip. The ACID E-Crank crankset, with a length of 175 mm and a 38-tooth chainring, together with the Shimano Deore CS-M5100 cassette (11-51T), ensures efficient power transfer.

The drivetrain is completed by a KMC X11 chain. The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars, 720 mm wide, whilst the grips are ACID React Pro. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset varies depending on wheel size: the ACROS AZX-1032 BlockLock 120° is used on 27.5-inch wheels, whilst the ACROS AZX-1030 is used on 29-inch wheels.

The rims are CUBE EX30, 32H, disc, tubeless-ready, and the Schwalbe Smart Sam Active 2.6 tyres offer good grip and durability. The front hub is a Shimano HB-MT400-B with a 15 mm thru-axle and Boost standard, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX505 with a quick-release skewer and CentreLock brake disc mount.

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 (34.9 mm). At the heart of the drive system is the Bosch Performance CX Generation 4 motor, delivering 85 Nm of torque and 250 watts of power. Power is supplied by a Bosch PowerTube 500 battery, controlled via the Bosch Purion display. A Bosch 2A charger is used for recharging.

Overall, the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 grey’n’red is a robust and powerful e-mountain bike that is suitable for both challenging trails and leisurely rides.