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REACTION C:62, RACE
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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€2,499($2,908)| Weight | 23.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XT Di2, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
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Sep 2025 · Guy Kesteven
Cube’s Reaction TM Pro is great looking and even better value: It’s for riders who want a tough, well specced, aggressively agile play bike but don’t want rear suspension or long-reach stability. It’s a bit short, but otherwise Cube’s latest hardcore hardtail is one of the best new hardtail mountain bikes for heavy or heavy duty riders who want to ride more and wrench less. There are some decent full suspension bikes around for £1,500 now, but whatever the price point, a hardtail will always be lighter, with better equipment and less maintenance / set up stress. Cube’s Reaction TM Pro shows you don’t have to back off the attack much just because you’ve got no rear shock and it’s a great price too. There are some geometry aspects and kit that won’t suit everyone though. Frame and geometry The Cube Reaction Pro stands out straight away with a raw alloy finish and subtle silver reflective graphics. These make it look like an ultra cool boutique machine, not a mass market bargain. It also takes a lot of paint stress out of hard riding too as even if you manage to wound the thick clear lacquer you won’t see a scratch or scar. The belly and chainstay are protected with chunky rubber armour. The brake line gets secure bolt-on clips under the seatstay rather than just zip ties or those pointless U clips that come off immediately. The left offset brake routing through the top tube is a little bit awkward when switched to UK standard. Fixtures are bang up to date too with a UDH rear dropout, a bolted accessory mount under the flattened top tube and a bottle mount on the squared down tube. The bottom bracket has a three point mount for a full chain guide and you get an MRP 1x top chain retainer as standard. Bridgeless seat stays and a sculpted chainstay yoke give clearance for 29×2.6in tyres, despite the bike’s very short 427mm back end on the M, L and XL sizes. That back end shrinks to a crazy 408mm on the XS and S sizes, which get 27.5in wheels as standard. The seat tube is also short at 420mm leaving plenty of room for the 170mm stroke dropper, and the head tube is only 100mm tall too. Add a 462mm reach and you’ve got a really progressive medium sized bike. The trouble is, these are the numbers for the large, which really needs at least another 10-20mm of reach and a head tube height to match most competitors. And while the XL does get a 482mm reach, the seat tube grows disproportionately to 470mm, ruling out a long stroke dropper for large sized riders. However heavier riders – or anyone concerned about frame strength – will be stoked to hear that Cube’s 140kg rider weight limit is 20kg higher than most brands’. The angles are good too with a 65 degree head angle and an effective 75.5 degree seat angle. Components Cube matches …Continue reading »
• Front end is gagging for aggressive riding
• Compact dimensions boost agility
• 140kg max rider weight and reinforced tyres front and rear
• Different sized wheels and chain stays for different sized frames
• Up to 2.6in tyre clearance
• Short reach creates a sizing glitch
• MaxxGrip front tyre sucks for rolling speed
• Cheap bottom bracket
| Frame | C:62® Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Boost 12x148mm, Full Internal Cable Routing, Dropper Post ready, UDH™, C:62® Carbon Fiber Technology, Not all carbon is created equal. With our C:62® carbon we increased the high modulus fibre content, then we reinforced the resulting material with nanoparticles incorporated into the bonding resin. Which is all just a fancy way of saying it's extremely strong, light and durable. Integrated Seatpost Clamp, Our Integrated Seatpost Clamp is all part of our quest to sweat the details, so that you can reap the rewards. Its minimalist design suits the frame's pared-back aesthetic. And, of course, that's important – because why wouldn't you want your bike to look great? But it also saves a few grammes too. And that matters just as much... Boost148, A wider hub makes a stiffer wheel, and a stiffer wheel means better handling. That's the thinking behind the Boost 148 rear hub standard, which allows wider flange spacing for better wheel performance without impacting on shifting accuracy or drivetrain efficiency. Simply put, you can go faster and harder with better handling and stronger wheels. Internal Cable Routing, Cables connect your handlebar controls to vital components like gears and brakes, but there's no need for them to get in your way. With Internal Cable Routing we've reduced clutter and maintenance by running cables through the frame, keeping them out of the way of dust and water contamination – or damage from abrasion – as well as cleaning up your bike's appearance. Agile Ride Geometry, For off-road riding you need a bike that responds quickly, but also feels stable and secure. That's where Agile Ride Geometry comes in. Offering an ideal blend of on-demand steering precision, climbing agility and descending stability, it's perfect for every rider who values their time on the trail. If you're a mountain biker, you'll instantly feel at home... Dropper Post Ready, A dropper post is a great accessory for adventurous riding, adding confidence and control on steep descents. Our Dropper Post Ready bikes are all set for this worthwhile upgrade, because they include internal cable routing for the remote lever that controls the seatpost. Once installed, you'll forget it's there... until you need it. Advanced Twin Mold, With our Advanced Twin Mold process we use two precisely manufactured forms for our C:62®, C:68® and C:68X® carbon frames. The first form is to ensure an accurate layup. The second, inner form keeps every individual fibre precisely where it needs to be while the frame cures. The result is a significantly lighter, stronger frame, with fibre density tailored to anticipated loadings at specific points. BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH |
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| Fork | Fox 32 SC Float Performance, 2-Position Remote, Tapered, 15x110mm, 100mm Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Pressfit 92mm |
| Headset | ACROS AZF-675, ICR (Integrated Cable Routing), Top Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56mm), Fiber Inserts for Angle Adjustment |
| Stem | Newmen Evolution 318.4, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Newmen Evolution SL 318.10, 760mm |
| Saddle | ACID Nuance Pro |
| Seatpost | Newmen Evolution, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | ACID React Pro |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8250-SGS, ShadowPlus, 12-Speed, Electronic Shifting System |
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| Crank | Shimano XT FC-M8200, 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Di2 SW-M6250-R |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore CS-M6100, 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT BR-M8100, Hydr. Disc Brake (160/180) Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Newmen Performance 30 light/light, 28/28 Spokes, 15x110mm/12x148mm, Tubeless Ready |
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| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray, Super Race, Addix Speed, Kevlar, 2.25, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph, Super Race, Addix Speed, Kevlar, 2.25 |
First added September 24
Last updated June 2