Cube Reaction TM olive´n´lime

The "Reaction TM olive´n´lime" model from Cube, released in 2022, offers a balanced blend of performance and reliability at a price of 1,399 EUR. The frame is made from Aluminium Lite and features Trail Motion Geometry, which ensures optimum riding dynamics. Other frame features include Advanced Mechanical Forming (AMF), Agile Ride Geometry (ARG), internal cable routing and compatibility with an Easy Mount kickstand. The frame is also suitable for 27.5+ tyres up to 2.8" wide and features a tapered head tube and a Press Fit bottom bracket shell.

Braking performance is provided by Magura hydraulic disc brakes, with a 4-piston caliper at the front and a 2-piston caliper at the rear, fitted with 203 mm and 180 mm rotors respectively. The drivetrain consists of a SRAM NX Eagle™ 12-speed system, controlled by a SRAM SX Eagle™ trigger shifter. The RockShox 35 Silver TK Air suspension fork, with 130 mm of travel and a Boost standard of 110x15 mm, ensures a smooth ride over uneven terrain.

The bike is fitted with CUBE PP MTB pedals and features a SRAM X1 1000 Eagle™ DUB crankset with a 30T chainring configuration and Boost standard. The SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™ cassette offers a gear range of 11–50T. The handlebars are Newmen Evolution 318.20 with a width of 760 mm, combined with ACID React Pro grips and a Newmen Evolution 318.4 stem with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The headset is an integrated VP system with an upper bearing diameter of 1 1/8" and a lower bearing diameter of 1 1/2". The rims are CUBE EX30, 32H, disc, tubeless-ready, fitted with Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR II tyres in sizes 2.5 WT at the front and 2.4 WT at the rear, both tubeless-ready and featuring MaxxTerra/EXO+ technology.

The hubs are from Shimano: at the front, the HB-MT400-B model with a 15 mm Boost standard and Centre Lock mount; at the rear, the FH-MT400-B model with a 12 mm Boost standard and also a Centre Lock mount. The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite, mounted on a CUBE dropper post with handlebar lever and internal cable routing; the drop height varies depending on frame size (S: 120 mm, M, L, XL: 130 mm). The setup is rounded off by a CUBE Screwlock seatpost clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

Overall, the “Reaction TM olive’n’lime” offers a well-thought-out specification that is suitable for both ambitious beginners and experienced mountain bikers.