A high-five, a jump over the bars and off you go on the 10.5-kilo hardtail: on the long straight along the lakeshore at the latest, you'll be glad of the sporty, stretched-out riding position, which you can adjust via the seat post without any offset. Thanks to the double crankset, the chain always stays on the 38 t chainring, while the XT stoppers provide measured deceleration on the 90-degree corners of the loop. Last climb, into the cradle: even the light wheels (3.8 kg) don't prevent the lactate build-up in the thighs. The Cube is smooth and precise through the last bends before the transition zone. Knock off, done! By the way: If you don't want to go all out visually, the Cube is also available in black.
Test summary of the Cube Reaction GTC SL 29
Look, I'm something special - that's what the bright green Cube hardtail with racing geo and convincing equipment suggests; ready for the marathon starting block.
PLUS Very good equipment, lightweight wheels, low overall weight
MINUS Fox fork not very progressive
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