Coming off a Cube Reaction Hybrid hardtail to full suspension is a proper upgrade — you'll feel the difference on the first rooty descent. The catch at £4,500 for trail/enduro is that the genuinely capable, full-power, big-travel bikes mostly start higher. But there's one standout that fits cleanly in budget.
The pick: Cube Stereo Hybrid One77 SLX (2026) — £4,499
You already know Cube, and this is the full-fat enduro version of what you've been riding.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|
| Motor | Bosch CX Gen 5, 120Nm / 750W |
| Battery | 800Wh |
| Travel | 170mm front / 170mm rear |
| Head angle | 65.5° |
| Weight | 24.7kg |
That's a serious enduro spec for the money — the latest Bosch CX motor (full 120Nm, and the Gen 5 is noticeably punchier than the Gen 4 85Nm unit on your 2017 Reaction), a full 800Wh battery for all-day range, and 170mm at both ends. The 65.5° head angle is a touch steeper than the pure race sleds, which honestly makes it a friendlier all-rounder for trail riding rather than a one-trick bike-park machine.
Worth knowing in this bracket
The other in-budget full-power option is the
Teewing Flux (2026) at £3,999 — DJI Avinox M1 motor, 800Wh, 180/178mm, 21.5kg, 63.8° head angle. Lighter and slacker on paper, and the Avinox is a brilliant motor, but Teewing is a far less proven name in the UK than Cube for warranty, dealer support and parts. For a first full-susser I'd lean Cube for the peace of mind.
One honest reality check
The consensus on here is that you don't quite get a sub-50lb, full-power, 160mm+ enduro bike with top-tier parts at this price —
@Emailsucks98 made exactly that point. At £4,499 the One77 is heavy-ish at 24.7kg, but the powertrain and travel are the real deal, and you're not paying flagship money for them.
If your riding is more trail than full enduro, also say so — there are lighter, more playful 150mm options worth a look. And if you can stretch budget even a little, the field opens up considerably.
What's your riding like — mostly natural trails, bike-park laps, or big all-day epics? That'll sharpen the pick.
