Cube Reaction Hybrid Race 500

[Jay Russell]

I got my new bike about 8 days ago from All terrain cycles -they're about 5 miles from here. Since then I've done almost 100 miles -mainly commuting or 'useful trips' but today took it out for a spin on the moors.

The bike looks really cool and rides really nicely. I've not had a 29er before and I've been impressed with the ease of rolling, even on knobbly tyres.
Since I got it I have added lights and mudguards but beyond that it is as the factory sent it.

I really like having the Performance CX motor and the 500 battery. I bought the bike with commuting in mind but knew I wanted to be sure that it would deliver so I went for top spec on the electrics. My commute is along a sustrans/bridleway route which is hard pack, tarmac and rutted tracks with a steep climb. It makes the journey so much fun I look forward to finishing work so I can get on and ride home! -Downhill on the rutted track is quite exciting so I make full use of the suspension and disc brakes...

After 100 miles of riding my only complaint is that occasionally there is a rattle or a squeak.

I've not come close to draining the battery yet so I haven't felt range anxiety.

Things I really like about the bike (not the electric side):
The remote lock out on the suspension is really handy changing from road to track. I use that often.
Now my bum is used to the saddle its a really comfy ride.
It looks really cool (Or 'well sick' according to the kids I teach).

Overall, a really positive first 100 miles. It has brought a smile to my face and I have remembered just how much I enjoy cycling!

 

[L.spa]

I just bought the exact same bike yesterday : ) So far it looks and performs absolutely brilliantly... Got it as a commuting bike but I predict ill do alot more than that on it! Could you send me a link for the bike stand you have please ?

 

[Jay Russell]

Hi, the kick-stand is a Cube one. I got it fitted by the shop so I don't know what model it is. They'll penalty have it on their website somewhere (all terrain cycles) it was about twenty quid.

I'm up to about 140 miles now, love it!

 

[L.spa]

 

[L.spa]

It was a doddle going up hills with the kids in the trailer, they loved the acceleration too, or though I had to remember not to brake harshly as they almost came out of the thing : )

 

[Jay Russell]

If be really interested to know how well it tows, and how far the battery goes.

I've a hankering for some bike packing but I need to determine the range on the battery, so far I've not had opportunity to clobber it.

 

[L.spa]

 

[L.spa]

Got these Chris Boardman Panniers from Halfords yesterday, there on offer at the moment, think they realy suit the 29er cube mountain bike : )

 

[Jay Russell]

What is the rack they're mounted on? I thought about transferring my Blackburn one but it seems too narrow

 

[L.spa]

The 'Topeak Explorer 29er MTB Rack with mounts'

 

[L.spa]

 

[Jay Russell]

Ta!

It's a great fun ride isn't it!

Do you get to ride it for "fun" much?

 

[L.spa]

I've not been off road yet, but I do go out for a raz in my lunch break around the country lanes....Also the novelty factor is still very much there when I'm first away at the traffic lights : )

 

[Jay Russell]

I love that bit! Cars look astonished. I live at the top of a sizeable hill. It's such fun to overtake old fashioned" cyclists!

 

[L.spa]

By the way if you buy the rack from Halfords, they will fit for you for nothing....Yeah overtaking up hills is fun : )

 

[Jay Russell]

Two hundred and one miles ridden now.

No faults or problems to report.

Still enjoying it as much as the first ride out.

One minor accident (ice) resulting in a scuffed stand and a torn handlebar grip but thankfully nothing more serious!

Its going to the shop for its free first service soon, I don't imagine they'll need to do a great deal.

Jay

 

[Jay Russell]

Now past three hundred miles.

Went for my first 'proper' ride today, trying to find what my range is. I rode 37 miles over the Pennines from W Yorks to Lancs and home. The range counter said I had one mile left.

The route was on road, with a slight breeze. There were several hundred metres of ascent in total.

 

[MRMAC9]

I'm 65, 5' 8'' with an inside leg of just 29". Just wondering if I should put this bike on my short list as there is a Chain Reaction shop quite close. Am I a little on the short side for a bike with such big wheels?

 

[RobF]

I'm 65, 5' 8'' with an inside leg of just 29". Just wondering if I should put this bike on my short list as there is a Chain Reaction shop quite close. Am I a little on the short side for a bike with such big wheels?

The 29er wheels can make the bike feel big for a shorter person, depending on the frame geometry.

However, Cube have you covered, the 16" and 18" frame size have 650b - 27.5" - wheels.

I expect an 18" would fit you well.

http://www.cube.eu/uk/products/mtb-hardtail/reaction/cube-reaction-hpa-pro-2x-greynflashgreen-2016/

 

[MRMAC9]

The 29er wheels can make the bike feel big for a shorter person, depending on the frame geometry.

However, Cube have you covered, the 16" and 18" frame size have 650b - 27.5" - wheels.

I expect an 18" would fit you well.

http://www.cube.eu/uk/products/mtb-hardtail/reaction/cube-reaction-hpa-pro-2x-greynflashgreen-2016/

Many thanks for that info Robf. I will look into getting a Cube bike with smaller wheels.