Cube Nuroad SLX

The Cube Nuroad SLX pairs a lightweight aluminium frame and carbon fork with SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1x13 gearing. Wide 45mm tyres, hydraulic disc brakes and practical mounting points make it ready for fast gravel rides and longer adventures.Key Features:6061 T6 Superlite aluminium frame with internal routing and clearance for 50mm tyresCube C:62 full carbon fork with mudguard and lowrider mountsSRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1x13 drivetrain with wide-range 10-46T cassetteSRAM Rival AXS E1 HRD hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotorsNewmen Performance X.R.25 tubeless-ready wheels45mm Continental Terra Trail tyres with gravel-focused treadFrame and fork mounts make it easy to add luggage and mudguardsAvailable with 0% APR financeThe Cube Nuroad SLX is designed to combine road bike efficiency with the grip, comfort and versatility needed when the route heads onto gravel. Its lightweight aluminium frame, full-carbon fork and 45mm tyres create a capable platform for everything from quick mixed-surface rides to longer adventures.Cube builds the frame from 6061 T6 Superlite aluminium, with internal cable routing and an integrated seatpost clamp helping create a clean appearance. A 12x142mm rear thru-axle provides a secure wheel connection, while SRAM's Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) makes replacement hangers easier to source.There's clearance for tyres up to 50mm wide, giving riders the option to increase tyre volume beyond the standard 45mm setup. Wider tyres can provide additional cushioning and grip on rougher gravel, allowing the Nuroad SLX to be adapted to suit different routes and riding preferences.The Cube C:62 full-carbon fork combines a tapered steerer with a 12x100mm thru-axle and integrated cable routing. It also adds useful practicality, with mudguard and lowrider mounts alongside provision for internally routing a light cable.Mounting options extend to the frame, which has provision for mudguards and a rear rack. That versatility means the same bike can be set up for wet-weather riding, commuting or carrying luggage on longer trips rather than being limited to stripped-back gravel riding.SRAM Rival XPLR AXS provides wireless electronic 1x13-speed shifting. The Rival XPLR AXS E1 rear derailleur is paired with a Rival XPLR E1 Wide DUB 40T chainset, Rival E1 chain and XG-1351 E1 10-46T cassette.The 1x drivetrain keeps gear selection simple by removing the front derailleur, while the 13-speed cassette provides a broad spread of ratios for changing gradients and surfaces. Its 46T largest sprocket provides a useful lower gear for climbing, while the 10T smallest sprocket gives plenty of range when speeds increase.SRAM Rival AXS E1 HRD hydraulic disc brakes provide consistent braking in dry or wet conditions. Flat-mount calipers and 160mm rotors are used front and rear, providing controlled braking for changing surfaces and steeper descents.Newmen Performance X.R.25 wheels use 28 spokes front and rear, Centre Lock rotor fittings and 12mm thru-axles. The rims are tubeless ready, allowing riders to convert to a tubeless setup if preferred.Continental Terra Trail tyres are fitted in a generous 45-622 size. Their gravel-focused tread provides additional bite on loose surfaces while remaining suitable for mixed rides that also include stretches of tarmac. ShieldWall construction adds puncture protection for riding away from smoother roads.The cockpit uses a Cube Gravel Race Bar with a 5-degree flare, paired with a Cube CIS stem. The flared bar gives additional width and leverage when riding in the drops, which can help provide more confident control over rough and loose surfaces.A slim 27.2mm Cube Performance seatpost is paired with an ACID Nuance Lite saddle. The complete bike has a stated weight of 10.1kg, keeping the Nuroad SLX relatively light while retaining the wide tyres, mounting options and robust components that give it its gravel versatility.Overall, the Nuroad SLX strikes a useful balance between pace and adaptability. Rival XPLR AXS electronic shifting and Newmen wheels give it a performance-focused specification, while 50mm tyre clearance and extensive mounting points mean it can be adapted for everything from quick gravel loops to longer, luggage-equipped adventures.