Cube Reaction C:62 Pro grey´n´metal

The "Reaction C:62 Pro grey’n’metal" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike renowned for its advanced technology and high-performance specifications. Priced at EUR 1,899, it offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is constructed using C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, which ensures high stiffness and low weight. The frame is fitted with ARG2, a tapered head tube, a PressFit bottom bracket (PressFit BB) and the Boost 12x148mm axle standard. It also features internal cable routing and is designed to accommodate a dropper post.

The braking system on the “Reaction C:62 Pro” consists of hydraulic disc brakes – the Shimano XT BR-M8100 model – with 180 mm rotors at the front and 160 mm at the rear. The derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS with ShadowPlus technology and offers 12 speeds. The shift levers are Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR, which are directly mounted and feature the Rapidfire-Plus function.

Suspension is provided by a RockShox Judy Gold RL Air fork with 100 mm of travel, OneLoc remote control and a 15x110 mm thru-axle. The crankset is a Shimano FC-MT611 with a 32-tooth chainring and Boost standard. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a 10–51-tooth range. The drivetrain is completed by the Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are CUBE Flat Race Bars with a width of 720 mm, combined with ACID React Pro grips and a CUBE Performance Stem SL with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a VP Integrated System, 1 1/8" at the top and 1 1/2" at the bottom.

The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph at the rear, both featuring the Addix Performance compound and Kevlar reinforcement in size 2.25. The wheelset consists of Answer Atac AM rims, which are tubeless-ready and feature a 15x110 mm axle at the front and a 12x148 mm axle at the rear.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place by a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the 2022 Cube Reaction C:62 Pro grey’n’metal offers top-class spec, making it suitable for both ambitious amateur riders and discerning mountain bikers.