CUBE Reaction Hybrid ONE 800 Review

The Performance Line CX Gen. 5 from Bosch shows impressively that they shouldn't be limited to DIY and household products. No motor has shaped the EMTB boom as much as the Bosch CX. Since October 224, the 5th generation of the Bosch Performance Line CX has been available. Compared to the previous model, the motor is especially much quieter. While you can still hear a sound when pedaling uphill, the annoying high-frequency tones have finally disappeared. The gearbox no longer rattles on the downhill trails either. With its proven performance data of 85 Nm torque and over 6 watts of peak power, the motor provides ample power, even for the steepest uphill trails. Bosch has always been a leader in motor control, and the new CX demonstrates this as well. Although it doesn't reach the extremely fine tuning of the #DJI Avinox, Bosch remains one of the best brands on the market in terms of motor control. Additionally, the motor delivers powerful support even at low cadence. Whoever likes to go on long rides will be pleased with the very good range.

In rough terrain, the Reaction Hybrid ONE lacks a bit of control with its only average fork. At the brakes, CUBE reaches for the bottom of the Shimano shelf and instals simple brakes with two pistons and small 18 brake rotors. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, CUBE uses average parts. The moderate head tube angle provides a good compromise between stability and agility when going downhill. The reach is also right there in the middle ground. With weight, the Reaction Hybrid ONE is generally one of the heavier e-bikes on the market.