Nuroad SLX Gravel Bike

The Cube Nuroad SLX Gravel Bike is a fast, fun versatile bike. Form meets function meets perfection in the Nuroad's frame. Crafted from High Performance Aluminium with a keen eye on detail, it blends the organic aesthetic of a road race bike with the practical functionality of a tourer. Advanced Internal Cable Routing, an integrated seat clamp and Smooth Welding all contribute to its svelte appearance, whilst the rigid carbon fork adds a dose of vibration-reducing comfort to the mix. But it's super practical, too, with clearance for up to 50mm tyres (45mm with mudguards), compatibility with our SIC 2.0 rear carrier, and host of mounting points for accessories.

Highlights

In it for the long haul but want to cover the ground as quickly as possible? The Nuroad SLX has what it takes. From the huge tyre clearances to a vibration-absorbing carbon fork and multiple attachment points for accessories, we've sweated the detail so that you can do the important bit: just ride.

An awful lot of the planet's roads aren't paved. That, of course, is why the Nuroad SLX exists. Built for pace, comfort and adaptability, its elegantly sculpted High Performance Aluminium frame and full carbon fork are just the start. We chose Shimano's gravel-specific GRX 1x12 gears for their dependable performance and wide range. Newmen Performance Gravel 25 wheels wear 45mm Schwalbe G-One R tyres – and the frame has plenty of space for 50mm, if you choose to upgrade later. Shimano GRX hydraulic disc brakes ensure you can always slow and stop safely, whatever the weather is throwing your way. And mounting points for mudguards, carriers and other accessories make it simple to set things up for any scenario.

Frame Design

• Optional Low Rider - Adventure sometimes demands different kit. That's where our low rider rack mounts come in. Designed to accept an optional fork rack, they're a great way to carry up to 10kg of additional weight for extended tours. Not only that but carrying some of your luggage over the front wheel helps improve weight distribution and handling. Win, win.
• Fender & Rack Option - A gravel bike is a supremely versatile beast, which is why all our gravel models have a fender and rack option. With generous frame clearances to fit comfortable, safe and grippy tyres even with full length mudguards, we also neatly integrated the rear rack into the mudguard design – and included a rear light, too.
• Gravel Comfort Geometry - Combining everything we know about building great-riding off-road bikes, Gravel Comfort Geometry is the secret ingredient that makes our gravel series such a blast to ride. Nimble enough to mix it up in the rough, stable enough for reassuring descents and with comfort for the long haul, we've got it all covered.
• Smooth Welding - Smooth Welding isn't easy, but worthwhile things usually aren't. It has two advantages. First, and most obviously, it looks great: one tube seems to almost flow into the other. Second, and at least as importantly, it helps to minimise load peaks on welded areas for better frame strength and durability.
• Aluminium Superlite - CUBE's Aluminium Superlite starts with heat-treated 6061 aluminium, which has the qualities – high fatigue resistance, good stiffness, low weight and excellent strength – that are important for a bicycle frame. Then we make it into double butted tubes, to reduce weight without sacrificing any of its strength. The result? Exceptionally light, strong and tough frames.