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CubeReaction
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Origin
The Reaction is Cube's workhorse hardtail, on sale since 2006 and continuously refined into one of the best-value XC/trail hardtails on the market. The C:62 carbon frame tips the scales well under 1 kg on its own, letting even mid-level builds hit respectable climbing weights. The TM variant adds a dropper, trail tires and a slightly slacker geometry for riders who want the same platform to handle rougher terrain.
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Specifications
- Frame
- HPA Ultralight aluminium (double-butted) or C:62 carbon; internal cable routing, tapered head tube, 148x12 mm Boost thru-axle, ISCG 05 mount
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore/XT 1×12 or SRAM NX/GX Eagle 1×12 (build-dependent)
- Brakes
- Shimano XT or Magura MT5 hydraulic disc; 180/160 mm rotors
- Wheels
- 29" tubeless-ready (27.5" on smaller sizes)
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Outstanding value — carbon builds undercut comparable competitors significantly
- Light and efficient hardtail geometry rewards technical climbers
- TM variant extends the platform into genuine trail use
−Weaknesses
- 100 mm fork limits it on more aggressive descents
- Entry aluminium builds carry relatively heavy component spec
- No rear suspension means it's not the tool for gnarly enduro terrain
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