Cube Reaction TM caramel´n´black

The "Reaction TM caramel’n’black" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a versatile mountain bike that stands out for its robust construction and high-quality components. Priced at 1,399 EUR, it offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from Aluminium Lite and features Trail Motion Geometry. Thanks to Advanced Mechanical Forming (AMF) technology and Agile Ride Geometry (ARG), the frame offers high stability and agile handling. The internal cable routing ensures a clean, tidy look and protects the cables from dirt and damage. Furthermore, the frame is designed for easy fitting of a kickstand and features a tapered head tube and a press-fit bottom bracket shell. The frame is suitable for tyres up to 2.8 inches wide.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 150 kg, whilst it weighs 14 kg. This makes the model both robust and light enough for challenging trails.

Braking performance is provided by Magura MT Thirty hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm discs at the front and 180 mm at the rear. The drivetrain is a SRAM NX Eagle™ 12-speed system, operated by the SRAM SX Eagle™ trigger shifters. This combination enables precise and reliable gear changes in a variety of conditions.

The RockShox 35 Silver TK Air fork, with 130 mm of travel and a 15x110 mm axle, offers excellent damping characteristics and contributes to the bike’s control and stability. The pedals are ACID PP MTB, which also contribute to the bike’s high-quality specification.

The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB MTB with a width of 92 mm in the PressFit format. The crankset consists of a SRAM X1 1000 Eagle™ DUB with a 30-tooth chainring in the Boost format. The cassette is a SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™ with a 11–50-tooth range, which allows for a wide range of gear ratios.

The handlebars are Newmen Evolution 318.20 with a width of 760 mm, whilst the ACID React Pro grips ensure a secure grip. The stem is also a Newmen Evolution model with a 31.8 mm clamp. The headset is a VP Integrated with an upper diameter of 1 1/8 inches and a lower diameter of 1 1/2 inches.

The rims are CUBE EX30, which are tubeless-ready and designed for disc brakes. The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF at the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II at the rear, both in the MaxxTerra/EXO+ version and tubeless-ready. The hubs are by Shimano: the HB-MT400-B at the front and the FH-MT400-B at the rear, both in Boost format and with Centre Lock brake disc mounts.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite, mounted on a CUBE dropper post with a handlebar lever and internal cable routing. The saddle is clamped in place by a CUBE Close clamp with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The bike is delivered in a box measuring 240 mm wide, 780 mm high and 1530 mm long. The gross weight of the box is 17,900 g.

Overall, the Cube Reaction TM caramel’n’black offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and innovative technologies, making it the ideal companion for challenging mountain bike tours.