Underneath is the Bosch drive, in the powerful CX version. The rest of the equipment is inexpensive but well thought-out: the cassette with a spread of 11 to 46 teeth is particularly worth mentioning. The smallest gear is also suitable for tough climbing sections. In addition, two 180 mm brake discs rotate around the hubs, so the bike remains easy to control even downhill. The large 29-inch wheels with 2.35 mm tyres make sense, thru-axles would increase stiffness. Because there is a lot of pressure on the front wheel, the bike handles in a pleasantly sporty manner.
ConclusionThe integration concept, equipment and driving dynamics of the Reaction Hybrid fit together perfectly.
Reach height 1419 hm
Efficiency class A
Price 2799 Euro
Info www.cube.eu
Drive
Motor / Position Bosch Performance CX 250 W / mid-engine
Maximum torque 75 Nm
Battery Lithium-ion, 500 Wh
Gearstick / transmission Front 1x16, rear 11-speed Shimano Deore / 11-46
Display / Size Bosch Purion / 1.6 inch
Software / status Bosch / 1.6.0.0
Equipment
Sizes / frame material 17 / 19 / 21 / 23 inch / Aluminium
Fork Rockshox Recon Silver TK Air
Seat post Cube Performance Post 30.9 mm with quick release
Brake / Disc (front / rear) Shimano Deore / 180 / 180 mm
Wheels / wheel size Shimano XT, Cube EX23 / 29 inch
Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 29 x 2.35 inch
Measured values
Suspension travel¹ 1100 mm
Weight / Distribution 21.4 kg / 50:50 % (v:h)
Centre of gravity height 49.6 mm
Handlebar width 720 mm
Reach / Stack 404 / 633 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 175 mm / 185 mm
EMTB JUDGEMENT VERY GOOD²
Manufacturer information
²EMTB judgements: super (from 315 points), very good (from 280 points), good (from 245 points), satisfactory (from 210 points), with weaknesses (from 175 points), below insufficient.
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.
