Mountain Biking UK

BE REACTION C:62 SL

From the first push of the pedals, it’s clear the Reaction is an XC race bike. Its stiff, box-like belly helps ensure every ounce of power is delivered to the rear wheel. Like all the bikes on test bar the Specialized, it’s traditional in shape, although its 110mm stem is an outlier here. Cube have used their buying power well to fit a decent spec, but how does this all tie in together between the tape?

The frame

The Reaction’s frame is a game of two halves,

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