CUBE present Nuroad C:62 gravel bike: Exploring new paths with carbon

For the 2021 season, the Nuroad Gravel range has received the long-awaited carbon version and its more versatile than ever. Gravel, bikepacking or commuting? The Nuroad C:62 promises to do it all. Read on for all the details and photos.

**CUBE** Nuroad C:62 | 7.8 kg in size 56 (manufacturer’s specs) | € 3,999 | Manufacturer’s website

The aluminium Nuroad gravel bike has established itself a bestseller in the portfolio of the Bavarian bicycle brand, CUBE. The next logical step was obvious: the range needed a carbon version! Numerous mounts for mudguards, luggage racks and a stand promise to make it a versatile all-rounder. With 45 mm tire clearance, or 40 mm with mudguards, the Nuroad C:62 is ready for the trend towards wider tires and the flex built into the chainstays is said to provide even more comfort on gravel roads.

Size	XS – 50 cm	S – 53 cm	M – 56 cm	L – 58 cm	XL – 61 cm
Seat tube	470 mm	500 mm	530 mm	550 mm	580 mm
Top tube	518 mm	537 mm	560 mm	575 mm	592 mm
Head tube	102 mm	124 mm	154 mm	174 mm	197 mm
Head angle	69°.0	70.0°	71.5°	72.0°	72.5°
Seat tube angle	75.2°	74.5°	73.5°	73.0°	73.0°
Chain stay lenght	439.5 mm	439.5 mm	439.5 mm	439.5 mm	439.5 mm
BB Drop	70 mm	70 mm	70 mm	70 mm	70 mm
Wheelbase	1,041 mm	1,041 mm	1,041 mm	1,046 mm	1,058 mm
Reach	380.7 mm	386.0 mm	389.0 mm	392.0 mm	401.6 mm
Stack	519.6 mm	544.0 mm	578.0 mm	599.0 mm	622.6 mm

The full carbon fork is equipped with integrated cable routing for hub dynamos. However, these are only available on the complete builds with aluminium frames. If you want a Nuroad C:62 with a hub dynamo to power your lights, you’ll have to build the gravel bike yourself (or have it built). The design of the semi-integrated seat post clamp has been borrowed from the CUBE Agree road bike. The SRAM AXS 1×12-speed groupset on the flagship Nuroad C:62 SL model presented here should give you enough gear range for steep gravel climbs thanks to the large Eagle cassette from SRAM’s mountain bike lineup. According to CUBE, the frame weighs just 1,100 g and the complete bike with the lightweight NEWMEN carbon wheels should come to a total of 7.8 kg for a size 56 cm. Considering the € 3,999 price tag, this is sure to give the competition a run for their money! The first gravel bikes are already available and on their way to a dealer near you.

The mounts for mudguards, luggage racks and a stand are discreetly integrated into the frame when not in use

Big tire clearance: 45 mm without or 40 mm with fenders

The semi-integrated seat post clamp looks familiar: the design was borrowed one-to-one from the CUBE Agree road bike range.

The SRAM Eagle derailleur and large Eagle cassette should ensure easy climbing no matter how steep

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