2023 Cube Reaction Hybrid Performance 500

£2,299.00

Take the road less travelled, just because you can. The new Reaction Hybrid Performance uses the power assistance of Bosch’s Performance Line motor to help take you to new places. Elegant Cube design, a trapeze frame option and sizesplit sizing means there’s a Reaction Hybrid Performance with your name on it. Where will it take you?

Completely new for 2023, Cube’s versatile and rugged Reaction Hybrid Performance is built around Bosch’s quiet, powerful Performance Line motor with 75Nm torque. It’s Bosch Smart System-equipped and capable of accepting a battery up to 625Wh for worry-free longer rides. There’s a clever flat mount for an optional kickstand, an option to add an integrated frame lock, and mounting points for a multi-tool or lock under the top tube. We even incorporated a tool into the seat clamp, and internal cable routing and a new speed sensor setup translate to clean lines and minimal maintenance. And, with a Trapeze frame option and SizeSplit, it’s easy to find the perfect fit for you.

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…

Gravity Casting moulds liquid aluminium into highly complex frame sections, resulting in extremely strong structures that can better withstand stress. For example, with our Hybrid models we’re able to produce a motor mount that’s optimised to cope with the loads placed on it in this specialised application, without adding unnecessary weight or sacrificing strength.

The Fully Integrated Battery system tucks the power of Bosch’s battery out of sight, safely inside the confines of your bike’s downtube. Hidden beneath a splash and dust-proof cover and secured with a lock to prevent theft, it allows us to design beautiful e-bike frames that are as brilliantly functional as they are good to look at.

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.

Accessories like a kickstand, fenders and luggage carrier can really extend the versatility of your CUBE bike. We designed mounting points that integrate so neatly with each frame, you’ll barely notice they’re there – but they also provide a simple, strong and secure attachment for any future upgrades.

In many ways the battery is the heart of an e-bike. That’s why, with our Modular Battery System, we’ve made a setup that’s easy to use. You can charge the battery on or off the bike, and we’ve made room for even high capacity batteries. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

The right bike should fit you perfectly. That’s why we created SizeSplit. For shorter riders, the smaller 27.5in wheel standard allows us to build frames that fit well while remaining agile and sure-footed. And, for taller riders, we built a range of sizes around the fast-rolling 29er wheel standard. Whichever one you choose, you can be sure of a fit that makes your bike feel as though it was built just for you.

There are times when it’s really useful to have a lock or a multi-tool with you, but what if you don’t have a suitable bag? The Reaction Hybrid Performance frame has you covered, with dedicated mounting points below the top tube specifically designed to accommodate a compatible lock or tool. Convenient, rattle-free and always to hand…

Additional information

Color

Black / Grey, Black/Grey

Size

L, M, XL

Specification

FRAME
Aluminium Superlite, Gravity Casting, Agile Ride Geometry, 1.5 Headtube, Fully Integrated Battery, Internal Cable Routing, Kickstand/Fender/Carrier Mounting Parts

SIZE
Size Split: 27.5: XS (14″), S (16″) // 29: M (18″), L (20″), XL (22″), XXL (24″); Trapeze: 27.5: XS (14″), S (16″) // 29: M (18″), L (20″), XL (22″)

SUSPENSION FORK
SR Suntour NVX30 Coil, 100mm

DRIVE UNIT
Bosch Drive Unit Performance Generation 3 (75Nm) Cruise (250Watt), Smart System

BATTERY
Bosch PowerTube 500

REMOTE
Bosch LED Remote

CHARGER
Bosch 4A

BRAKE SYSTEM
Shimano BR-MT200/UR300, Hydr. Disc Brake, PM/FM (180/180)

REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano RD-M3100-SGS, 9-Speed

SHIFTERS
Shimano SL-M3100-R, Rapidfire-Plus

CRANKSET
ACID E-Crank, 38T, 175mm

CASSETTE
Shimano CS-HG201, 11-36T

CHAIN
KMC X9

HANDLEBAR
CUBE Rise Trail Bar Pro, 740mm

STEM
CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB, 31.8mm

GRIPS
ACID React Pro

HEADSET
ACROS AZF-1031, 1 1/8″ straight, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/2″ (ZS 56mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2″ (ZS 56mm)

FRONT HUB
Shimano HB-TX505, QR, Centerlock

REAR HUB
Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock

RIMS
Rodi Blackrock 23, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready

TYRES
Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.35

SEAT POST
CUBE Performance Post, 30.9mm

SADDLE
Natural Fit Sequence

PEDALS
ACID PP MTB

WEIGHT
23,2 kg

Geometry

Slack/Moderate 14″ / 27.5 / XS 16″ / 27.5 / S 18″ / 29 / M 20″ / 29 / L 22″ / 29 / XL 24″ / 29 / XXL
Seat tube 340 370 420 470 515 565
Top Tube Horizontal 555 575 595 615 635 655
Seat angle 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5° 73.5°
Head tube angle 67.5° 68.5° 68.5° 68.5° 68.5° 68.5°
Chainstays 466 466 488 488 488 488
Head tube 110 110 110 120 140 155
Wheelbase 1116 1125 1170 1191 1212 1234
BB-Height to Hub 46 46 55 55 55 55
Protrusion height – 80mm 722 741 802 810 811 848
Reach 377 395 407 425 439 455
Stack 603 608 634 643 662 676
StackReachBB-Height to HubWheelbaseHead tubeChainstaysHead tube angleSeat angleTop Tube HorizontalSeat tube

ERGONOMICS

14″ / 27.5 / XS 16″ / 27.5 / S 18″ / 29 / M 20″ / 29 / L 22″ / 29 / XL 24″ / 29 / XXL
Length seat post 350 350 350 350 350 350
Diameter seatpost 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9
Angle stem 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12°
Crank length 175 175 175 175 175 175
Diameter tire maximum 716 716 754 754 754 754
Width tire maximum 60 60 60 60 60 60
Stem length 50 50 60 60 70 70
Handlebar width 740 740 740 740 740 740

All values are given in millimetres or degrees.