2020 Cube Reaction Hybrid EX 625 29 E-Bike
(discontinued)

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Good hardtail e-bike for cross-country
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The Good
Motor (Bosch Performance CX, 4th generation). Integrated Battery: 625 Wh. Frame Geometry. 29'' Boost wheel. 29x2.6'' tires. Versatile: A hardtail e-bike with 120mm travel fork is good for instance for cross-country, gravel road, forest trail.
The Bad
It's a price point bike, meaning the company release a bike with the intend to not exceed a certain price. So, except for the motor, battery and frame, you got average value components for most components. The worst component is the fork.
Overall Review:

I bought a 2020 Cube Reaction Hybrid Ex 625 29 Black'n'Blue’’ in April 2020. This bike comes with a cheap fork. After a few rides I had enough so I upgraded my fork to Rockshox Reba RL. It made a big difference when biking. (It's a good idea when riding with any hardtail to install a suspension seatpost if you look for more comfort. I installed a Suntour NCX SP12 Suspension Seatpost and it has added more comfort.) Overall that's a good e-bike. It become a very good e-bike if you upgrade the fork. I haven't had this bike for long but I will consider to upgrade other components too in the future. The max speed with assist is 20mph(32km/h) in USA and Canada.

Update after one year of use of this bike: I had to change the chain and the cassette.  

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Specifications

Product
Cube Reaction Hybrid EX 625 29 E-Bike
Model Year
2020
Riding Type
Cross Country
Trail
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
15"
17"
19"
21"
23"
Trapeze 15"
Trapeze 17"
Trapeze 19"
Wheel Size
29"
E-Bike Class
Class 1: Pedal Assist (Pedelecs)
Motor
Bosch Performance CX, 4th generation
Battery
Bosch PowerTube, integrated
Battery Capacity
625 Wh
Display/Remote
Bosch Purion
Modes
Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo, and Walk Assist
Max Speed with Assist
15.6 mph (25 km/h)
Frame Material
Aluminum
Frame Material Details
HPA (High Performance Aluminum)
Rear Travel
Hardtail
Rear Shock
N/A
Fork
SR Suntour XCM34 Coil, tapered, 15mm x 110mm, lockout
Fork Travel
120mm
Head Tube Diameter
Straight, 1.5"
Headset
FSA Orbit Z 1.5B ZS, zero-stack
Handlebar
Cube Rise Trail, 700mm
Stem
Cube Performance, 31.8mm
Grips
Cube Race, 31mm, 1-clamp
Brakes
Front: Shimano BR-MT420, 203mm rotor
Rear: Shimano BR-MT400, 180mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano BR-MT420/MT400
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, single click
Front Derailleur
None
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Chainguide
None
Cranks
ACID E-Crank, 175mm
Chainrings
38 tooth
Pedals
Cube PP MTB
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM PG-1210, 11-50 tooth, 12-speed
Rims
Cube EX30, disc, 32 hole, tubeless ready
Hubs
Front: Shimano HB-MT400-B, Boost, centerlock, 15mm x 110mm
Rear: Shimano FH-MT400-B, Boost, centerlock, 12mm x 148mm
Spokes
 
Tires
Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.60"
Saddle
Natural Fit Sequence
Seatpost
Cube Performance
Seatpost Diameter
30.9mm
Seatpost Clamp
Cube Varioclose, 34.9mm
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
12mm x 148mm
Max. Tire Size
 
Bottle Cage Mounts
Yes
Colors
Green'n'orange
Black'n'blue
Warranty
2 year
Weight
52 lb 7.5 oz (23,800 g)
Miscellaneous
Integrated cable routing
Kickstand/fender/carrier mounting points
Bosch 2A charger included
Comes in a variation with a 500 Wh battery
Price
N/A
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Where To Buy
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
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