2020 CUBE
REACTION HYBRID SL 625 29 Trapeze
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail e-bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
€3,118($3,426)| Weight | 51.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Motor | Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 625Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
Sep 2021
Cube has a huge range of e-bikes, all using Bosch mid-drive motors. Rather than come out with any radical new designs, the Bavarian-based company usually prefers to evolve its range, taking on new Bosch motors as they come along and opting for incremental improvements on current model designs with the more occasional totally new model design. Cube's current e-bike range takes in everything from full-sus eMTBs through trekking and urban models to 20 inch wheeled compacts, e-cargo models and, for 2022, an e-folder.
Jul 2020 · Tom Marvin
Fast reactions to pedal inputs help on climbs, but the stiff chassis affects descending capability
Instant acceleration
Impressive spec, with well-chosen components across the board
Harsh ride chokes descending speed and rough-trail acceleration
Tyres are thin and need higher pressures to prevent punctures, adding to the uncompromising ride feel
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,...
Jul 2018
Ugly e-bikes don't cut the mustard any more! As the sophistication of battery and motor technology improves, the next frontier for e-MTBs is to make sure they look good too. Cube are on the money with their new Reaction Hybrid 500 SL, an 'entry level' e-MTB with clean, sleek lines.
Great looks.
Excellent Bosch motor/battery.
E-MTB mode simplifies the ride.
No dropper post.
Tyres aren't tubeless ready.
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?
Jul 2017
Price: $3799.00 | Model Year: 2017 One of the coolest looking Bosch powered hardtail ebikes I have seen, matte black and gloss black accents on the frame, fork and wheelset blend perfectly with the motor and battery casing. The battery is sunk into the downtube for protection, lower weight distribution, and a nicer appearance, the Bosch CX motor delivers high torque and adaptive response with EMTB mode. One of the coolest looking Bosch powered hardtail ebikes I have seen, matte black and gloss black accents on the frame, fork and wheelset blend perfectly with the motor and battery casing.
One of the coolest looking Bosch powered hardtail ebikes I have seen, matte black and gloss black accents on the frame, fork and wheelset blend perfectly with the motor and battery casing
The battery is sunk into the downtube for protection, lower weight distribution, and a nicer appearance, the Bosch CX motor delivers high torque and adaptive response with EMTB mode
Available in six frame sizes! The smallest two come with 27.5" wheels while the larger four come with 29er wheels that coast efficiently, remote fork lockout makes this a great urban to trail platform
Bottle cages bosses, rear rack bosses, and a kickstand mounting point allow the bike to transform into an all-terrain commuter, 11 speed Shimano Deore XT with shadow plus clutch reduces chain bounce, alloy chain guide keeps it on track
| Frame | HPA, High Performance Aluminium Color: Grey’n’orange |
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| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Air, eMTB Approved, 120mm Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Headset | FSA Orbit Z 1.5E ZS, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (OD 56mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (OD 56mm) |
| Stem | CUBE Performance Stem, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Newmen Evolution 318.10, 720mm |
| Saddle | Natural Fit Sequence+ |
| Seatpost | CUBE Performance Post, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | CUBE PP MTB |
| Grips | CUBE Race Grip 31mm, 1-Clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle™, 11-50T, 1x12 |
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| Crank | ACID E-Crank, 38T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle™ Trigger, Single Click |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle™, 11-50T |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle™ |
| Brakes | Magura MT Thirty, Front 4-Piston/ Rear 4-Piston Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | CUBE EX30, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready |
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| Front Hub | Shimano HB-MT400-B, 15mm, Boost, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FH-MT400-B, 12mm, Boost, Centerlock |
| Tires | Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.60 |
| Motor | Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX GEN4 (75Nm) |
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| Battery | PowerTube 625 Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
| Display | Kiox |
| Charger | 2A |
Last updated August 4
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