Cube Reaction Hybrid Performance 500 desert´n´orange

The "Reaction Hybrid Performance 500 desert’n’orange" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality e-bike available at a price of 2249 EUR. It features a Superlite aluminium frame with Gravity Casting and Agile Ride Geometry, complemented by a tapered head tube and internal cable routing. The fully integrated battery and the mounting options for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack highlight the versatility and well-thought-out design of this model. Weighing 23 kg, it is a robust yet manoeuvrable bike.

The braking system consists of Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT200) with 180 mm discs at the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The gear system is a Shimano RD-M3100-SGS with 9 speeds, controlled via the Shimano SL-M3100-R Rapidfire-Plus shifter. The SR Suntour XCM ATB Coil fork, with 100 mm of travel, offers comfort and control on a wide variety of terrain.

The bike is fitted with CUBE PP MTB pedals, an ACID E-Crank crankset with a 38T chainring and a 175 mm length, and a Shimano CS-HG201 cassette (11-36T). 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 ensure ergonomic handling. The 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 and bottom; for 29-inch wheels, it is the ACROS AZF-1039, also with zero-stack top and bottom. The rims are CUBE EX23, 32H, disc, tubeless-ready, and the tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam, K-Guard, 2.35 for optimum grip and durability. The hubs are from Shimano (front: HB-TX505, rear: FH-TX505), both with quick-release and CentreLock.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Sequence, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm and a CUBE Varioclose seatpost clamp (34.9 mm). The bike is powered by a Bosch Drive Unit Performance Generation 3 motor with 65 Nm of torque and an output of 250 watts. The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery provides the necessary power, whilst the Bosch Purion display enables simple and intuitive control.

Overall, the Reaction Hybrid Performance 500 offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and innovative technology, ideal for a wide range of uses.