Cube Reaction Hybrid Race 625 blue´n´lime

The "Reaction Hybrid Race 625 blue’n’lime" model from Cube, released in 2022, is a high-quality e-mountain bike available for 3249 EUR. It features a Superlite aluminium frame with Gravity Casting and Agile Ride Geometry. The internal cable routing and fully integrated battery ensure a clean, uncluttered appearance. The frame also offers mounting points for a kickstand, mudguards and a luggage rack, as well as a 1.5 head tube or tapered head tube.

Braking performance is provided by a Shimano hydraulic disc brake (BR-MT420) with 203 mm rotors at the front and rear. Gear shifting is handled by a Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus 12-speed rear derailleur and a Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR shifter with Rapidfire Plus technology. The RockShox Judy Silver TK Air fork, with 100 mm of travel and a lockout function, is specifically approved for eMTBs and delivers excellent suspension performance.

The bike is fitted with CUBE PP MTB pedals, and power is transmitted via an ACID E-Crank crankset with a 175 mm length and a 38-tooth chainring. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a range of 10–51 teeth. The chain is a Shimano CN-M6100.

The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars with a width of 720 mm, whilst the grips are ACID React Pro. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The head tube is complemented by an ACROS AZX-1030 headset with zero stack at the top and bottom (1 1/2 inches each).

The rims are CUBE EX30, 32H, disc, tubeless-ready, and the Schwalbe Smart Sam Active 2.6 tyres ensure good grip and stability on a wide variety of surfaces. The hubs are from Shimano: the HB-MT400-B model at the front (15 mm, Boost, Centrelock) and the FH-MT401 model at the rear (QR, Centrelock).

The saddle is a Natural Fit Sequence model, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 30.9 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The bike is powered by a fourth-generation Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX with 85 Nm of torque and an output of 250 watts. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube 625, whilst the display is a Bosch Purion. The charger is a Bosch 2A model.

In summary, the 2022 Cube Reaction Hybrid Race 625 blue’n’lime offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and modern technology that performs impressively both on challenging trails and in everyday use.