Cube Reaction Hybrid ONE 500 skyblue´n´white

The "Reaction Hybrid ONE 500 skyblue’n’white" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a versatile e-bike that stands out thanks to a range of high-quality technical features and an attractive colour scheme in sky blue and white. Priced at EUR 2,649, this bike offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium and features Gravity Casting and Agile Ride Geometry, ensuring optimum riding dynamics. The frame is fitted with a 1.5 headtube, Boost 148 and a fully integrated battery. It also features advanced internal cable routing and mounting points for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack. The maximum load capacity is 140 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 22 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Deore RD-M4120-SGS 10-speed system, controlled via Shimano Deore SL-M4100 Rapidfire-Plus shift levers. The fork is an SR Suntour NVX30 Coil with 100 mm of travel, ensuring a comfortable ride on a variety of surfaces.

The bike is fitted with ACID PP MTB pedals and an ACID E-Crank crankset with 38 teeth and a length of 175 mm. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M4100 with a range of 11–42 teeth, whilst power is transmitted via a KMC X10 chain. The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bar Pro with a width of 740 mm, complemented by ACID React Pro grips or ACID Hybrid Perform grips on the EE version. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The ACROS AZF-1035 headset system, featuring integrated cable routing and BlockLock 120°, ensures a clean look and enhanced safety. The rims are CUBE EX23 with 32 spokes, which are tubeless-ready, combined with Schwalbe Smart Sam tyres in size 2.35. The front hub is a Shimano HB-TX505 with quick-release and CentreLock, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano FH-MT400-B with a 12 mm diameter, Boost standard and CentreLock.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Sequence, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock Semi-Integrated clamp with a hidden tool and a diameter of 36 mm.

At the heart of the e-bike is the Bosch Performance CX Generation 4 motor with a torque of 85 Nm and a power output of 250 watts, supported by the Bosch Smart System. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube with a capacity of 500 Wh, which is charged using the supplied Bosch 4A charger.

The packaging dimensions are 260 mm wide, 830 mm high and 1620 mm long, ensuring safe transport. Overall, the Cube Reaction Hybrid ONE 500 skyblue’n’white offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and versatility for a wide range of uses.