Reaction Hybrid 2024

The 2024 Cube Reaction Hybrid is the brand's mainstream aluminium hardtail eMTB, built around the 85Nm fourth-generation Bosch Performance Line CX motor and Smart System electronics. It is a do-everything trail and fitness hardtail rather than a technical descender, with a 120mm fork, a 67 to 68 degree head angle and a 74 degree seat angle across the range. Size S runs 27.5in wheels while M to XXL move to 29in, and the chainstays are a long 460mm on the 29er sizes, so the fit is stable and roll-happy rather than playful.

The three UK builds we read climb in a logical ladder. The Pro 625 at £2,799 pairs a 625Wh PowerTube battery, an X-Fusion MIG32 fork and Shimano Deore 11-speed with basic BR-MT200 brakes on 180mm rotors. The Pro 750 at £2,999 is the same bike with a larger 750Wh battery for extra range. The Race 750 at £3,499 is the clear pick of the three for keen riders, stepping up to a RockShox Judy Silver fork, Shimano XT 12-speed, more powerful four-piston BR-MT420 brakes on 203mm rotors, Cube EX30 rims and the Kiox 300 display. The £500 jump from Pro 750 to Race 750 buys a meaningful upgrade in braking, gearing and fork.

This model year has been discontinued. Cube has since moved the Reaction Hybrid range onto larger 800Wh batteries and refreshed naming (Performance 600, ONE 600/800, Pro 800, Race 800, SLX 800) for later model years, so the 2024 625Wh and 750Wh builds are the previous generation of the same hardtail platform.