Cube Reaction Hybrid SL 625 29 polarsilver´n´orange

The "Reaction Hybrid SL 625 29 polarsilver'n'orange" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality e-mountain bike that stands out for its technical features and well-thought-out design. Priced at 3,599 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money for discerning riders.

The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium and was manufactured using the gravity casting process. The Agile Ride Geometry ensures agile and safe handling, whilst the 1.5 head tube and Boost 148 standard provide additional stability. The frame also features internal cable routing and comes with a fully integrated battery, as well as mounting points for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack.

Braking performance is provided by the Shimano BR-MT420 hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm discs at the front and rear, ensuring reliable deceleration even at high speeds. The gear system consists of the Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS with ShadowPlus technology and offers 12 gears, which are shifted via the Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR shifter with Rapidfire-Plus technology.

The Fox 34 Float AWL fork, with 120 mm of travel, a RAIL damper and a tapered steerer tube, is specially optimised for e-bikes and offers excellent damping on uneven terrain. The pedals are CUBE PP MTB, whilst the crankset consists of the ACID E-Crank with a length of 175 mm and a 38-tooth chainring. The Shimano Deore CS-M6100 cassette offers a range of 10–51 teeth, which, together with the Shimano CN-M6100 chain, ensures an efficient drivetrain.

The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars with a width of 720 mm, complemented by ACID React Pro grips and a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an ACROS AZX-1030 featuring Zero-Stack technology at both the top and bottom, ensuring precise steering.

The CUBE EX30 rims are tubeless-ready and have 32 spokes, whilst the Schwalbe Smart Sam tyres in size 2.6 provide optimum grip. The hubs are from Shimano: the HB-MT400-B model at the front with a 15 mm axle and the FH-MT410-B model at the rear with a 12 mm axle, both to the Boost standard and with CentreLock mounts.

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 the CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

At the heart of the drivetrain is the fourth-generation Bosch Performance CX motor, delivering 85 Nm of torque and 250 watts of power, combined with the Bosch PowerTube 625 battery. The Bosch Kiox display provides a clear overview of all relevant riding information. A Bosch 4A charger is provided for recharging.

Overall, the Cube Reaction Hybrid SL 625 29 in polar silver and orange is an all-round successful e-mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality spec and well-thought-out details.