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REACTION C:62 ONE
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
€3,299($3,836)| Weight | 20.9 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR, e*thirteen XCX Race |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The CUBE Reaction trail bike series offers a mix of agility, stiffness, and value, with models praised for their lightweight frames and quality components like Shimano transmissions. However, some builds suffer from basic forks, heavy wheels, and tyres lacking in wet-weather grip. The bikes are noted for their lively ride quality but can feel cramped and may require upgrades for optimal performance.
Lightweight and stiff carbon frame
Quality Shimano transmissions
Agile and lively ride quality
Good value for money
Decent suspension performance on higher-end models
Basic and heavy forks on some models
Tyres lack wet-weather grip
Heavy wheels and narrow rims
Cramped riding position for some
Some components may need upgrading
If you prefer a shorter bike and want a machine that responds well when you lay the watts down, then the C:62 is an excellent upgrade investment
BikeRadarIt's cracking value and much more capable in the rough than the rest of the range if you like hacking about in the woods
off.road.ccCube has a reputation for well priced bikes – you get a decent amount of bike for your money.
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Mar 2019 · Guy Kesteven
Fork, bar and tyre issues, but stiff, lightweight future-proofed frame is a great investment
Lightweight, stiff and dropper-ready carbon frame
Comparatively stable steering
Quality Shimano 2x11 transmission
Basic, heavy fork
Heavy wheels and slippery tyres
Narrow bar and short frame reach
Dec 2018 · Hannah Dobson
Cube has a reputation for well priced bikes – you get a decent amount of bike for your money. It’s a brand you’ll find in many a local bike shop,...
Oct 2017
If you're after a seriously rapid and lightweight cross-country race bike then Cube's Reaction series of hardtails has always delivered, but the Reaction GTC One gets the added benefit of Shimano's clever Di2 electric shifting at a bargain price. The complete buyer's guide to mountain bikes - how get the best bike for you Review: Ritchey P-29 - a steel, short-travel hardtail with heritage Prefer drop bars?
| Frame | C:62 Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, ARG2, Tapered Headtube, PressFit Boost BB, Integrated Cable Routing, Boost 148, Dropper Post Ready |
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| Fork | Fox 32 Float SC Performance, Tapered, 15x110mm, 100mm, 2-Position Remote Lever Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Headset | FSA Orbit I-t, Integrated, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2" |
| Stem | Newmen Evolution 318.4, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Newmen Advanced SL 318.0, Carbon, 740mm |
| Saddle | Natural Fit Active Race |
| Seatpost | Cube Performance Motion Post, Carbon, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | CUBE Race SL Grip 29.5, 1-Clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR RD-M9100-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-Speed |
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| Crank | e*thirteen XCX Race Mountain Carbon, 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR SL-M9100-I Direct Attach |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR CS-M9100, 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100 |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR BR-M9100, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160) Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Newmen Evolution SL X.A.25, Tubeless Ready |
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| Front Hub | Shimano HB-MT901-BS, 15QR, Boost, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FH-MT901-BS, 12mm, Boost, Centerlock |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray, Addix Speedgrip, Kevlar, 2.25, LiteSkin, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Addix Speed, Kevlar, 2.25, LiteSkin |
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