Cube Reaction Pro grey´n´yellow

The "Reaction Pro grey’n’yellow" model from Cube, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its well-thought-out features and solid build quality. The price for this model is 1249 EUR.

The bike’s frame is made from Aluminium Lite and features various modern technologies, including AMF (Advanced Mechanical Forming), ARG (Agile Ride Geometry), an internal cable routing system and a tapered head tube. The frame is also designed for easy fitting of a kickstand and features a press-fit bottom bracket. The bike’s total weight is 13 kg.

For the brakes, Cube has opted for the Shimano XT BR-M8100 hydraulic disc brake system with 180 mm front and 160 mm rear rotors, ensuring reliable braking performance in a wide range of conditions. The drivetrain consists of the Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS ShadowPlus with 12 speeds, controlled via the Shimano Deore SL-M6100-I shift lever with Rapidfire Plus technology.

The RockShox Judy Silver TK Air fork offers 100 mm of travel and is fitted with a PopLoc function, which allows for easy adjustment to different types of terrain. The pedals are CUBE PP MTB. The Shimano FC-MT511 crankset has 32 teeth and comes in a Boost version with a length of 175 mm (170 mm for size S). The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a range of 10–51 teeth, and the drivetrain is powered by the Shimano CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are CUBE Rise Trail Bars with a width of 680 mm, complemented by CUBE Performance grips. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem SL with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a semi-integrated CUBE FPH868p.

The rims are CUBE EX21, 32H, disc and tubeless-ready, offering the option to switch to tubeless tyres. At the front, the bike is fitted with a Schwalbe Racing Ray tyre and at the rear with a Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyre, both in the Addix Performance Kevlar version and 2.25 inches wide. The front hub is a Shimano HB-M4050 and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-MT401, both featuring QR and Centre Lock.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite, mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a CUBE Varioclose clamp with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

Overall, the Cube Reaction Pro grey’n’yellow offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and versatility, making it an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.