Cube Nuroad C:62 SLT liquidred´n´red

The "Nuroad C:62 SLT liquidred´n´red" model from Cube, released in 2023, is a state-of-the-art gravel bike that stands out for its advanced technology and high-quality components. It is available at a price of 4,299 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from C:62® Advanced Twin Mold Carbon and features internal cable routing and a flat-mount disc brake mount. The frame also offers options for mudguards, a luggage rack and a kickstand, and is designed for a 12x142 mm axle width. The maximum permissible weight is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 7 kg.

The Nuroad C:62 SLT is fitted with hydraulic Sram Force eTap AXS™ disc brakes, with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear, ensuring reliable stopping power. The drivetrain is a SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS™ 12-speed system, which enables precise and rapid gear changes. The fork is also constructed using CUBE C:62® carbon technology and features a tapered steerer tube (1 1/8" – 1 1/4"). It features flat-mount disc mounts as well as mounting points for mudguards and a lowrider rack. Internal cable routing for lights is also provided.

The crankset is a carbon Sram Force D1 DUB with a 40-tooth chainring. The cassette is a SRAM XG-1299 Eagle™ Rainbow with a 10–50-tooth range, whilst the drivetrain is powered by the SRAM PC-XX1 Eagle™ Rainbow chain. The handlebars are Easton EC70 AX Gravel carbon bars, wrapped in ACID Bartape CX. The stem is a CUBE Performance Stem SLX with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The headset consists of VP components (1 1/8" integrated top, 1 1/4" integrated bottom). The tyres are Schwalbe G-One-R made from Kevlar, size 40-622, fitted to a Newmen Advanced SL X.R.25 carbon wheelset. The saddle is a Natural Fit Nuance SLT Road Carbon, mounted on a Newmen Advanced Carbon seatpost with a diameter of 27.2 mm. The saddle is clamped in place using a semi-integrated clamp from CUBE.

The gross weight of the Nuroad C:62 SLT is 8300 g, which underlines the high-quality and lightweight construction of this gravel bike. Overall, this model offers an impressive combination of lightness, stability and advanced technology, making it an ideal companion for challenging gravel rides.