It wasn't down to the gear ratio: 15 sprockets at the front and an 11-42 cassette provide a suitable range and were not a unique selling point in the test field. The Reaction is aimed at riders who like it sporty without "lying" stretched out on the bike. With this concept, the Cube achieves a very decent performance on tough climbs, but also copes well with demanding downhill terrain. The shortcoming in both disciplines was the traction of the Schwalbe Rocket Ron tyres. Despite the rather long wheelbase, the bike corners very willingly and offers agile handling.
Conclusionbalanced bike with good equipment and a particularly powerful Bosch CX drive in the test.
Reach 1425 hm
Efficiency class A+
Price 3199 Euro
Info www.cube.eu
Drive
Motor/position Bosch Performance CX 250 W/mid-engine
Max. Torque 75 Nm
Battery Lithium-ion, 500 Wh
Switching/translation Front: 1x15; rear: 11-speed Shimano XT (11-42)
Display/size Bosch Intuvia/2.9 inch
Software/stand Bosch Standard/k. A.
Equipment
Sizes/frame material 17/19/21/23 Aluminium
Fork Manitou Minute TS Air
Seat post Cube Performance Post 30.9 with quick release
Brake/disc Ø (front/rear) Shimano XT/180/180mm
Impellers Answer Atac MA
Tyres Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 29x2.25 Lite Skin
Measured values
Spring travel 1100 mm
Weight/distribution 19.5 kg/48:52 % (f./h.)
Centre of gravity height 490 mm
Handlebar width 720 mm
Reach/Stack 402/633 mm
BB offset/Q factor -63 mm/185 mm
EMTB judgement VERY GOOD² 177 points
1) Manufacturer's specification
2) EMTB judgement: super (from 190 points), very good (from 175 points), good (from 160 points), satisfactory (from 145 points), with weaknesses (from 130 points), below inadequate. The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the range measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.
