The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh – an all-rounder e-MTB, bridging the gap between riding in town and out into the country.
Cube is, above all, good at making reliable bikes and this model is aimed at the entry level.
At that low-level price point, it could be a massive success if they can bring some of that healthy dose of Cube reliability into the design of this bike.
However, it is a pretty competitive corner of the market, with many manufacturers vying for attention in an attempt to bring new riders to the sport and perhaps capture some of them as loyal customers in the future.
Is Cube on the money with this bike?
Let’s find out in our Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh review.
Cube is, above all, good at making reliable bikes and this model is aimed at the entry level.
At that low-level price point, it could be a massive success if they can bring some of that healthy dose of Cube reliability into the design of this bike.
However, it is a pretty competitive corner of the market, with many manufacturers vying for attention in an attempt to bring new riders to the sport and perhaps capture some of them as loyal customers in the future.
Is Cube on the money with this bike?
Let’s find out in our Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh review.
Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh Review
★★★★★ 4.5/5
Price: $2,500 to $3,000 depending on Cube-affiliated dealership
Peaks:
- Battery range
- Battery quality
- Motor power
- Natural power delivery
- Weight
- Versatile
- Display
- Sporty
- Pedaling efficiency
Troughs:
- Brakes
- Drivetrain
- Travel in the suspension
Weight/Frame
It’s an aluminum-framed, hardtail e MTB that’s finished with a polite gloss and sleek lines.
It looks the part, clean cockpit, and it’s not too heavy – 23.1kg for the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh
The bike is easy to handle, smooth and light, allowing you the agility to scamper nimbly between the trees.
The bike feels composed in a close combat style of riding, where you’re tight up to the trees and it feels easy to hop around heading uphill too.
That makes the bike versatile and more than capable off-road as it is on hard-pack terrain and concrete.It has a sporty geometry, which encourages pedaling efficiency, but without feeling too uncomfortable if you’re only new to the sport.
It has 6 frame sizes – extra small, small, medium, large, extra large, and double XL. Given the range of sizes that can be attained, you are assured to pinpoint a suitable position in the bike, depending on the height.
A great beginning for Cube, a sporty bike with comfort and a decent weight with sizing options as well. We are impressed.
The bike is easy to handle, smooth and light, allowing you the agility to scamper nimbly between the trees.
The bike feels composed in a close combat style of riding, where you’re tight up to the trees and it feels easy to hop around heading uphill too.
That makes the bike versatile and more than capable off-road as it is on hard-pack terrain and concrete.It has a sporty geometry, which encourages pedaling efficiency, but without feeling too uncomfortable if you’re only new to the sport.
It has 6 frame sizes – extra small, small, medium, large, extra large, and double XL. Given the range of sizes that can be attained, you are assured to pinpoint a suitable position in the bike, depending on the height.
A great beginning for Cube, a sporty bike with comfort and a decent weight with sizing options as well. We are impressed.
Battery
Like the name says, the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro has a 625Wh battery.
It utilizes the fantastic Bosch PowerTube model, one of the most dependable batteries you can find.
If you ask about the range of the Cube Reaction Hybrid 625, we got 130km on one tank, while using the help carefully and still had a little bit of power left to use.
It utilizes the fantastic Bosch PowerTube model, one of the most dependable batteries you can find.
If you ask about the range of the Cube Reaction Hybrid 625, we got 130km on one tank, while using the help carefully and still had a little bit of power left to use.
It is a smart battery that conserves its energy and works perfectly on flat surfaces and when going uphill.
It is installed in the downtube of the bike, has a sleek appearance, and is convenient to pull into and out when it needs to be recharged.
It also charges pretty quickly: it takes less than 5 hours to reach 100%, better than the average for an e-MTB battery this size and about 2 hours to reach 50%.
It is installed in the downtube of the bike, has a sleek appearance, and is convenient to pull into and out when it needs to be recharged.
It also charges pretty quickly: it takes less than 5 hours to reach 100%, better than the average for an e-MTB battery this size and about 2 hours to reach 50%.
ℹ️ Be cautious with your assistance use on hazardous technical sections – the bike’s heavyweight, combined with its immense power, could lead to a nasty accident if you aren’t careful or don’t have the strength to cope with it.
Motor
Now, The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro Allroad has another great Bosch product in the motor area.
It uses a Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4, which is really a good product – giving a top torque of 85Nm. Something of a strong push that can pull this fairly light e-MTB up tough hills, hiding this from being noticed.
It uses a Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4, which is really a good product – giving a top torque of 85Nm. Something of a strong push that can pull this fairly light e-MTB up tough hills, hiding this from being noticed.
It works quietly, without any annoying mechanical noise and it gives power smoothly, without any strange pull or jerk.
You always feel in charge of this e-MTB and the motor deserves a lot of credit for that-the help works well with the pedals, stopping smoothly and starting up smoothly.
It is a pleasure to ride, and because the bike is relatively light, it feels steady on climbs and never seems to have trouble during a hilly ride.
It has 4 assist modes – Eco, Tour+, Sprint, and Turbo – which provide enough options to handle most challenges.
You always feel in charge of this e-MTB and the motor deserves a lot of credit for that-the help works well with the pedals, stopping smoothly and starting up smoothly.
It is a pleasure to ride, and because the bike is relatively light, it feels steady on climbs and never seems to have trouble during a hilly ride.
It has 4 assist modes – Eco, Tour+, Sprint, and Turbo – which provide enough options to handle most challenges.
Motor Display
The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh has a Bosch Purion display.
It’s an easy model to use, mounted on the handlebars which can be placed on either the left or right side.
It’s pretty simple, but it does a few things well- you see your battery life as a percentage, which helps you manage your effort.
At the same time, you can switch between many other details such as the distance covered, speed, cadence, time, and how much battery is left.
It’s an easy model to use, mounted on the handlebars which can be placed on either the left or right side.
It’s pretty simple, but it does a few things well- you see your battery life as a percentage, which helps you manage your effort.
At the same time, you can switch between many other details such as the distance covered, speed, cadence, time, and how much battery is left.
At the same time, you can switch between many other details such as the distance covered, speed, cadence, time, and how much battery is left.
If you are interested in knowing more about your performance, you can connect the bike to your smartphone using the e-bike’s Flow App – that’s good for checking your stats and finding ways to get better.
You can mount your phone in the handlebars to view the data in a bigger screen as you ride.
If you are interested in knowing more about your performance, you can connect the bike to your smartphone using the e-bike’s Flow App – that’s good for checking your stats and finding ways to get better.
You can mount your phone in the handlebars to view the data in a bigger screen as you ride.
Suspension
The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh has a hardtail. It has suspension only at the front.
The fixed back makes this bike feel sporty. It is a brisk e-MTB that boasts great traction and good pedaling efficiency.
The fixed back makes this bike feel sporty. It is a brisk e-MTB that boasts great traction and good pedaling efficiency.
This is excellent for traveling around cities. It helps conserve time and energy while going from one place to another. Meanwhile, it also makes it a good cross-country style e-MTB, with tires suitable for off-road use too (we’ll speak more about that later).
You have 100mm of travel in the front forks, fitted with X-Fusion MIG32s as standard. These soak up some shock and bumps, making off-road riding seem less grating, but they don’t fare well over rougher territory.
You have 100mm of travel in the front forks, fitted with X-Fusion MIG32s as standard. These soak up some shock and bumps, making off-road riding seem less grating, but they don’t fare well over rougher territory.
Wheels/Tires
The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh has 27.5-inch wheels for both the front and rear end.
You do have a strong pair of Cube EX30 rims on there, good for absorbing pressure, letting you feel right at home on the trail.
You have Schwalbe Smart Sam Active tyres with a great balance of grip and rolling comfort.
You do have a strong pair of Cube EX30 rims on there, good for absorbing pressure, letting you feel right at home on the trail.
You have Schwalbe Smart Sam Active tyres with a great balance of grip and rolling comfort.
They have enough ‘aero’ to make you feel as quick on concrete or hard surfaces as most knurled boots, but grip well when you need to climb through the mud hills.
On exceedingly wet and muddy grounds, they do not grip that well, though otherwise than in such situations, they work well.
On exceedingly wet and muddy grounds, they do not grip that well, though otherwise than in such situations, they work well.
Brakes
The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625 Wh is fitted with Shimano BR-MT200 brakes.
They are on the lower end of the Shimano specifications, but they are good enough to meet the needs of this bike.
They could get the impression that they don’t have enough power if you are flying down steep hills, but this bike is not intended for such riding.
They are on the lower end of the Shimano specifications, but they are good enough to meet the needs of this bike.
They could get the impression that they don’t have enough power if you are flying down steep hills, but this bike is not intended for such riding.
Drivetrain
The Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh is matched with 11-speed Shimano Deore RD-M5100-SGS group.
Like the brakes, it isn’t one of the top-end Shimano components and we’re surprised not to see a 12th gear on there.
The bike works fine without one, but it would have been a matter of course to have this had you had it available. We are not really impressed with the drivetrain, but it works and does its job in handling shifting requirements from the motor very well.
Like the brakes, it isn’t one of the top-end Shimano components and we’re surprised not to see a 12th gear on there.
The bike works fine without one, but it would have been a matter of course to have this had you had it available. We are not really impressed with the drivetrain, but it works and does its job in handling shifting requirements from the motor very well.
Price - $2,500 to $3,000 depending on Cube-affiliated dealership
Easy made, flexible e-MTB and price is just right.
Bosch electrical parts are very good, and from top to bottom, this bike is a very well-designed one.
There isn’t an obvious problem, and it handles nicely on the flats; climbs well too, and ticks all the boxes needed for a hybrid commuter/trail bike.
Well and truly deserved, these round of applause by us, and fair price to pay for such craftsmanship.
Bosch electrical parts are very good, and from top to bottom, this bike is a very well-designed one.
There isn’t an obvious problem, and it handles nicely on the flats; climbs well too, and ticks all the boxes needed for a hybrid commuter/trail bike.
Well and truly deserved, these round of applause by us, and fair price to pay for such craftsmanship.
Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625WH Facts & figures
Geometry configurations
| DIMENSION | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT TUBE | 355 | 370 | 405 | 450 | 495 | 545 |
| TOP TUBE HORIZONTAL | 577 | 577 | 580 | 600 | 620 | 640 |
| SEAT TUBE ANGLE | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| HEAD TUBE ANGLE | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| CHAIN STAYS | 441 | 441 | 460 | 460 | 460 | 460 |
| HEAD TUBE | 120 | 120 | 115 | 120 | 131 | 146 |
| WHEEL BASE | 1119.4 | 1119.4 | 1141 | 1150 | 1170 | 1191 |
| BB-HEIGHT TO HUB | -48 | -48 | -65 | -65 | -65 | -65 |
| STANDOVER HEIGHT | 721 | 732 | 765 | 799 | 832 | 870 |
| REACH | 409.2 | 409.9 | 403 | 420 | 437 | 452 |
| STACK | 601.6 | 602.2 | 628 | 638 | 648 | 662 |
| WHEEL SIZE | 27.5 | 27.5 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Full Specs
| COMPONENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| FRAME | Aluminium Superlite, Gravity Casting, Agile Ride Geometry, 1.5 Headtube, Internal Cable Routing, Full Integrated Battery, Kickstand/Fender/Carrier Mounting Points |
| SIZE | Size Split: 27.5: XS (13.5″), S (15″) // 29: M (17″), L (19″), XL (21″), XXL (23″) |
| FORK | X-Fusion MIG32 Air, Tapered, 15x110mm, 100mm, Lockout |
| HEADSET | 27.5: ACROS AZX-1032, BlockLock 120°, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/2″ (ZS 56mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2″ (ZS 56mm) // 29: ACROS AZX-1030, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/2″ (ZS 56mm), Bottom Zero-Stack 1 1/2″ (ZS 56mm) |
| STEM | CUBE Performance Stem E-MTB, 31.8mm |
| HANDLEBAR | CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 720mm |
| GRIPS | Natural Fit MTB Performance Lock On |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano Deore RD-M5100-SGS, 11-Speed |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano Deore SL-M5100, Rapidfire-Plus |
| BRAKES | Shimano BR-MT200, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180) |
| CRANKSET | ACID E-Crank, 175mm, 38T |
| CASSETTE | Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T |
| CHAIN | KMC X12 |
| RIMS | CUBE EX30, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready |
| FRONT HUB | Shimano HB-MT400-B, 15mm, Boost, Centerlock |
| REAR HUB | Shimano FH-TX505, QR, Centerlock |
| TIRES | Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.7 |
| PEDALS | CUBE PP MTB |
| SADDLE | Natural Fit Sequence |
| SEAT POST | CUBE Performance Post, 30.9mm |
| ENGINE | Bosch Drive Unit Performance CX Generation 4 (85Nm) |
| BATTERY | Bosch PowerTube 501 |
| CHARGER | Bosch 2A |
| DISPLAY | Bosch Purion |
| WEIGHT | 23.1 kg |
How Does it Compare?
There is no doubt that we think well of the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh, which has been prominently included in our guide on the Best Hardtail Electric Mountain Bikes .
Another bike that has become quite popular on the elite list is the Canyon Grand Canyon:ON 8, on which basis we will be comparing our Cube.
Similar to our Cube, Canyon boasts of the fact that they can roam through urban roads as well as rustic trails as it comes with a configuration of a hardtail and versatility.
It is 22.5 kilograms, or 0.6 kilograms lighter than our Cube, and it handles commendably, with a lightness that is reminiscent of the style we experienced with our Cube.
It’s not as well-equipped when it comes to battery performance—the Canyon has just 504Wh, Shimano low spec, whereas our bike boasts an impressive Bosch PowerTube, giving us an extra 124Wh.
That gives us a higher range, with the Canyon topping out under 100km and our Cube offering a good slice over 100km.
The Canyon is fitted with Shimano’s EP8 motor producing 85Nm of torque-that is the equivalent of our Cube, but as far as the user experience and quality of power delivery, the Shimano motor leaves them far behind compared to our Bosch model.
You get 120mm of travel in the forks on the Canyon, a hardtail – we only have 100mm of travel in the forks on our Cube and that extra 20mm of travel makes a bit of difference when the surface gets bumpier. But, at the same time, that does slow the Canyon down a bit.
Canyon chose a 29er over our Cube’s spec’d 27.5-inch wheel, and it also packs a 12th gear that we wanted on our Cube.
The bike is fitted with a Shimano Deore XT drivetrain, which is superior to the model on our bike, and you get a decent pair of Shimano brakes.
The Canyon has a price tag of $3,634, and our Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh costs more: between $300 and $800 if you factor in some variationon where you might buy the Cube. In our opinion, it is difficult to find opponents that live up to the high quality of Bosch’s products. Therefore, our test with the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh was just a success, which finally crowned the winner in our comparison.
Final Thoughts
We are highly impressed with the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 625Wh.
It is a versatile e-MTB, which performs well in an urban as well as in countryside environments – the light and excellent electrics are points to praise.
Meanwhile, the sporty geometry, efficiency in pedaling, and user-friendly display are also fantastic.
The bike is fairly priced, and it is a great option for those seeking the hybrid trail/commuter.
Even the drivetrain and brakes are minor things, so most riders, especially new riders, won’t even notice if those things are improved.
This is not for wild downhill riding or gnarlier trails, but for a daily run around and weekend explorer, it’s great.
We enjoyed this one, what do you think? Get out there and spin her up.
It is a versatile e-MTB, which performs well in an urban as well as in countryside environments – the light and excellent electrics are points to praise.
Meanwhile, the sporty geometry, efficiency in pedaling, and user-friendly display are also fantastic.
The bike is fairly priced, and it is a great option for those seeking the hybrid trail/commuter.
Even the drivetrain and brakes are minor things, so most riders, especially new riders, won’t even notice if those things are improved.
This is not for wild downhill riding or gnarlier trails, but for a daily run around and weekend explorer, it’s great.
We enjoyed this one, what do you think? Get out there and spin her up.
FAQs
The range of a Cube hybrid electric bike depends on factors like battery size, terrain, rider weight, and assist level. For example, the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro with a 625Wh battery can achieve up to 100 miles or more under optimal conditions.
The main difference between Cube Reaction and Reaction Pro models lies in the materials used for the frame and components. The Cube Reaction is often made with an aluminum frame and is designed for general cross-country use, while the Reaction Pro typically features higher-end components and sometimes a carbon frame for better performance and reduced weight.
The difference between the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 and 625 models is the battery capacity. The 500 model comes with a 500Wh battery, offering a slightly shorter range, while the 625 model has a 625Wh battery for an extended range, making it ideal for longer rides.
Cube e-bikes are designed and engineered in Germany. The manufacturing typically takes place in Asia, where the bikes are produced under strict quality control standards to meet the brand’s specifications.
Yes, Cube e-bikes are known for their solid build quality, performance, and range of options. They are highly regarded in the market for their value, design, and innovative features. Reviews often highlight their reliability, especially for long-distance rides and mountain biking.
