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REACTION Race
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
€1,299($1,511)| Weight | 28.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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,...
Apr 2018
Cube's Reaction TM is a harder hitting version of their high-value aluminium Reaction hardtail range, pairing a sturdy 130mm fork up front with fat 2.6" tyres on 27.5" wheels. It's cracking value and much more capable in the rough than the rest of the range if you like hacking about in the woods, but there are harder edged weapons out there if you want to go full gonzo. Buying your first mountain bike - the complete guide to getting started First Look: 2018 Cube Stereo 140 HPC - all-new trail full suspension platform When should you replace your bicycle chain?
| Frame | Aluminium Lite, AMF, ARG, Internal Cable Routing, Easy Mount Kickstand Ready, Tapered Headtube, PressFit BB |
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| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK Air, Fastblack, Tapered, 15x110mm, 100mm, PopLock Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Press-fit |
| Headset | FSA Orbit I-t, Integrated, Top 1 1/8", Bottom 1 1/2" |
| Stem | CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | CUBE Flat Race Bar, 720mm |
| Saddle | Natural Fit Active |
| Seatpost | CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | CUBE PP MTB |
| Grips | CUBE Performance Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle™, 12-Speed |
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| Crank | SRAM Stylo Eagle™ DUB, 32T, Boost, 175mm |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle™ Trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275, 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle™ |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore BR-M6000, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160) Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore BR-M6000 |
| Rims | CUBE EX21, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready |
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| Front Hub | CUBE DHF112 |
| Rear Hub | CUBE MZ6R |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Tough Tom, Active, 2.25, Rear: Schwalbe Rapid Rob, Active, 2.25 |
First added March 17
Last updated May 22
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