The Cube Reaction is by far the sportiest hardtail in this comparison. At a price of 1499 euros, the giant from Waldershof even manages to specify a lightweight carbon frame. At 1254 grams, the C:62 frame is not only extremely light, but also the only one made of carbon fibre among the assembled aluminium competition. This suits the cross-country attitude of the Cube and makes the racer 1.2 kilos lighter than its nearest rival. The comfort of the frame is also in a good range. But even an industry giant like Cube can't work magic, which is why the equipment with a Sram SX/NX drivetrain and SR Suntour fork is rather meagre.
Conclusion on the Cube Reaction C:62 One:
The Cube Reaction C:62 is not only the lightest, but also the sportiest bike in the test. This makes it predestined for cross-country use. Downhill, however, there are stronger hardtails.
Technical data for the Cube Reaction C:62 One
General information
- Price: 1499 Euro
- Info: www.cube.eu
- Frame material: Carbon
- Frame size: S / M / L / XL / XXL (tested 47 cm)
Measured values
- Weight without pedals: 11.23 kg
Equipment
- Fork: SR Suntour Raidon 32 R Remote
- Crank: Sram SX Eagle
- Gear system: Sram SX Eagle / NX Eagle 1 x 12
- Gear ratio / bandwidth: 32; 11-50 / 454 %
- Brake system / Disc (front / rear): Magura MT Thirty / 180 mm / 160 mm
- Seatpost / Ø: Cube Performance / 27.2 mm
- Wheels: Sunringlé Answer Atac AM
- Tyres: Schwalbe Racing Ray / Ralph Addix Performance TLR 29 x 2.25
The BIKE measured values come from the BIKE laboratory measurement.
The results of the Cube Reaction C:62 One in the complete comparison test of the 7 hardtails from BIKE 4/2022 can be conveniently downloaded as a PDF below the article. The test report costs 1.99 euros.
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