Cube Nuroad WS smokylilac´n´black

The "Nuroad WS smokylilac'n'black" model from the Cube brand from 2021 is a versatile gravel bike that is characterised by its high-quality equipment and attractive price-performance ratio. With a price tag of EUR 1049, this bike offers a solid basis for riding on various surfaces.

The frame of the Nuroad WS is made of 6061 T6 Superlite aluminium and features Gravel Comfort Geometry, which ensures a comfortable riding position. The frame is also equipped with flat mount disc mounts, options for mudguards and pannier rack as well as a 12x142mm thru axle. The total weight of the bike is 10kg, making it a light and handy companion.

Braking power is provided by TRP Spyre MD-C610C disc brakes with flat mount and 160 mm discs at the front and rear. Shifting is handled by the Shimano Tiagra RD-4700GS 10-speed groupset, which is known for precise and reliable gear changes. The front derailleur is also a Shimano Tiagra FD-4700 with a 31.8 mm clamp.

The fork of the Nuroad WS is a CUBE Nuroad Flat Mount Disc full carbon fork with a tapered head tube (1 1/8" - 1 1/4") and mounts for mudguards and a lowrider rack. The fork is equipped with a 12x100mm thru axle. The crankset consists of Shimano Tiagra FC-4700 components with a gear ratio of 50x34T, while the cassette is a Shimano CS-HG500 with a gradation of 11-34T. The drive is provided by a KMC X10 chain.

The handlebar is a CUBE Gravel Race Bar which, together with the CUBE Performance Stem SL stem (31.8mm) and the VP headset, ensures precise steering. The tyres are Schwalbe G-One Allround Kevlar tyres in size 40-622, which are mounted on a CUBE RA 0.8 CX Disc wheelset. This wheelset has 12x100mm and 12x142mm thru axles as well as a 6-bolt mount for the brake discs.

The saddle is a Natural Fit Venec Lite WS, which is mounted on a CUBE Performance seatpost with a diameter of 27.2mm. The saddle is clamped using a CUBE Screwlock clamp with a diameter of 31.8mm.

Overall, the Cube Nuroad WS smokylilac'n'black 2021 offers well thought-out equipment and high-quality components that are impressive both on the road and off-road.