Cube Reaction Hybrid Race 625 29 berry´n´black

The “Reaction Hybrid Race 625 29 berry’n’black” model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality e-mountain bike designed for discerning riders. The price for this model is 3049 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Superlite aluminium and features Gravity Casting and Agile Ride Geometry. A 1.5 headtube and internal cable routing ensure a clean look and protect the cables. The frame is also fitted with a fully integrated battery and offers mounting points for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack. The bike’s total weight is 23 kg.

The Reaction Hybrid Race 625’s braking system consists of Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT420/MT400) with 203 mm front and 180 mm rear rotors, which ensure reliable braking performance. The derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus with 12 speeds, enabling precise and fast gear changes. The shift levers are also by Shimano (Deore SL-M6100, Rapidfire-Plus).

Suspension is provided by a RockShox Judy Silver TK Air fork with 100 mm of travel, which is specifically approved for e-MTBs and features a lockout function. The pedals are CUBE PP MTB pedals, which provide a secure grip. The crankset is an ACID E-Crank with 38 teeth and a length of 175 mm. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a range of 10–51 teeth.

Power is transmitted via a Shimano CN-M6100 chain. The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars with a width of 720 mm, whilst the grips are CUBE Race Grips with a diameter of 31 mm and a single-clamp design. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an ACROS AZX-1030 with zero stack top and bottom (ZS 56 mm).

The rims are CUBE EX30, tubeless-ready and have 32 spokes. The tyres are Schwalbe Smart Sam Active in size 2.60, which provide good traction and stability. The hubs are by Shimano: at the front, an HB-MT400-B with Boost standard and Centre Lock; at the rear, an FH-MT401 with quick-release and Centre Lock.

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 Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

At the heart of the drivetrain is the fourth-generation Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX, delivering 85 Nm of torque and 250 watts of power. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube 625, which ensures a long range. The display is a Bosch Purion, which clearly shows all the key information.

In summary, the 2021 Cube Reaction Hybrid Race 625 29 berry’n’black offers an outstanding combination of performance, comfort and reliability, ideal for demanding off-road adventures.