Cube Reaction Hybrid Performance 400 blue´n´red

The "Reaction Hybrid Performance 400 blue’n’red" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a versatile e-bike available at a price of 2049 EUR. The frame is made from Superlite aluminium and features gravity casting and Agile Ride Geometry. A tapered head tube and internal cable routing ensure a clean look and increased stability. The fully integrated battery and mounting points for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack make the bike particularly suitable for everyday use.

Weighing 23 kg, the Reaction Hybrid Performance 400 is robust and stable. The Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, with 180 mm rotors at the front and rear, deliver reliable braking performance in a variety of conditions. The Shimano RD-M3100-SGS 9-speed derailleur, combined with the Shimano SL-M3100-R Rapidfire-Plus shifter, enables precise and quick gear changes. The SR Suntour XCM ATB Coil fork, with 100 mm of travel, ensures added comfort on uneven terrain.

The spec includes CUBE PP MTB pedals, an ACID E-Crank crankset with 38 teeth and a length of 175 mm, and a Shimano CS-HG201 cassette with 11–36 teeth. Power is transmitted via a KMC X9 chain. The handlebars – a CUBE Rise Trail Bar with a width of 720 mm – and the CUBE Performance grips offer comfortable and secure handling. The stem, a CUBE Performance Stem Pro, has a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The headset varies depending on wheel size: for 27.5-inch wheels, it is the ACROS AZX-1041 BlockLock 135° with Zero-Stack top (1 1/8") and bottom (1 1/2") races, for 29-inch wheels it is the ACROS AZF-1039 with the same Zero-Stack dimensions. The rims are CUBE EX23, 32H, disc and tubeless-ready, whilst the tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam K-Guard in size 2.35. The front hub is a Shimano HB-TX505 QR Centerlock and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX505 QR Centerlock.

The Natural Fit Sequence saddle sits on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm, secured by a CUBE Varioclose seatpost clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm. Power is provided by a Bosch Drive Unit Performance Generation 3 (65Nm) Cruise (250Watt), supported by a Bosch PowerTube 400 battery and controlled via the Bosch Purion display.

Overall, the Cube Reaction Hybrid Performance 400 blue’n’red offers a well-thought-out combination of performance, comfort and versatility, ideal for a range of uses from daily commuting to longer off-road rides.