CUBE Reaction Hybrid Performance 500 Review

The Reaction Hybrid Performance 5 features a slightly simpler frame compared to the Reaction models without the "Performance" designation. Thus, the rear wheel is secured with a quick release rather than a thru-axle. Additionally, the frame is outfitted with a fork offering just 1 mm of 1 mm.
Bosch is the major motor manufacturer in the EMTB world, alongside Shimano - and it's no surprise, as the Performance Line shows. At steep sections, the somewhat weak Bosch motor requires a lot of initiative from the rider. The Bosch Performance Line gives off a well-rounded riding feeling. At steep sections, the somewhat weak Bosch motor requires a lot of initiative from the rider. The Bosch Performance Line gives off a well-rounded riding feeling. The average range can become a problem especially for long mountain bike rides.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the CUBE Reaction Hybrid Performance 500 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (2000) .

On rough descents, the poor SR Suntour fork limits and demands a more precise line choice than bikes with a top-end fork. Especially heavy riders should be aware that the Shimano only decelerates poorly. Shifting and components still leave room for improvement. Other providers dig deeper into their pockets for these assemblies. The handling of the bike is pleasantly balanced due to the moderate geometry. This allows you to intuitively control the bike over the trails.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 2449 €.

Conclusion


Expirience with the CUBE Reaction Hybrid Performance 500

The Reaction Hybrid Performance 5 isnt`t a specialist on the trail. Despite a simple fork and a $brake system_schlecht brake system, it remains thanks to a very good geometry a solid all-rounder with a wide range of use.
Ludwig Döhl - emtb-test.com
CUBE Reaction Hybrid Performance 500 Review
Ludwig Döhl
Bike enthusiast and founder of emtb-test.com

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technical Details

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SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS
S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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27,5
27,5
29
29
29
29
Stack
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603
608
634
643
662
676
Reach
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377
395
407
425
439
455
Top Tube Length
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555
575
595
615
635
655
Seat Tube Length
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340
370
420
470
515
565
Seat Tube Angle
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73,5
73,5
73,5
73,5
73,5
73,5
Head Tube Length
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110
110
110
120
140
155
Head Tube Angle
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67,5
68,5
68,5
68,5
68,5
68,5
Bottom Bracket Drop
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46
46
55
55
55
55
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
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466
466
488
488
488
488
Wheelbase
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-
1125
1170
1191
1212
1234
Standover Height
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722
741
802
810
811
848
  • Motor Bosch Performance Line
  • Display Purion 200
  • Battery 500
  • Frame Aluminium Superlite
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork SR Suntour NVX30 NLO Coil, 100mm
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Gearrange 418%
  • Drivetrain 9
  • Gear Lever Shimano Cues SL-U4010- Rapidfire-Plus
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Cues RD-U4000-GS, 9-Speed
  • Crank ACID MTB Hybrid, 38T
  • Cassette Shimano Cues CS-LG300, 11-46T
  • Chain KMC eGlide
  • Brake Set Shimano BR-MT200/UR300, Hydr. Disc Brake, PM/FM (180/180)
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims CUBE EX25, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready
  • Front Hub Shimano HB-QC300, QR, Centerlock
  • Rear Hub Shimano FH-QC300-HM, QR, Centerlock
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.35
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.35
  • Saddle ACID Sequence Pro 160
  • Seat Post CUBE Dropper Post, Handlebar Lever, Internal Cable Routing, 31.6mm
  • Stem CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB, 31.8mm
  • Handle Bar CUBE Rise Trail Bar Pro, 740mm
  • Handle Bar Width 740
  • Head Set ACROS AZF-1031, 1 1/8" straight, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2" (ZS 56mm)
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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The bottom line from many hours on the trail: mountain bikes are awesome if they match your personal preferences! With this insight, he founded bike-test.com to help bikers find their very own dream bike.