Escapaand Cube present their 2026 Gravel lineup. TheCube Nuroad C:62 SLX 2026 Bike features a C:62® carbon frame and fork inspired by road race bikes, but with Gravel-specific geometry, Cube durability, and carefully selected components. No compromises necessary. Tough trails don’t mean you have to sacrifice speed.
Lightweight TOUGHNESS
The Nuroad C:62 frame takes everything we know about carbon frames and applies it to a design perfectly suited for gravel racing. There’s ample clearance in the frame for tires up to 50 mm, so you can easily swap them out to suit your needs. An integrated seatpost clamp, semi-integrated routing, and a one-piece carbon handlebar complement the frame’s sleek, organic look, and the C:62® carbon fork features two rack mounting positions. And the total weight of all this? With a medium-sized frame, just 1,150 g. Sturdy, yet also extremely lightweight. The ideal foundation for a new approach to gravel racing.
Highlights
The level of detail Cube has put into the frame and the C:62® carbon fork on the Nuroad C:62 SLX is exceptional, but you’ve probably already noticed the Zipp 303 XPLR S wheels… so let’s talk about them. Designed specifically for gravel and featuring a deep-section rim engineered to provide a measurable aerodynamic advantage at typical race speeds, we’ve fitted them with 45 mm Schwalbe G-One RX Pro tires and added SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc brakes. The SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain delivers robust and reliable shifting, and there’s a set of SRAM Force cranks with an integrated power meter so you can track your performance. Let’s go!
C:62 Carbon Fiber Technology
Not all carbon is created equal. With our C:62® carbon, we increase the content of high-modulus fibers and then reinforce the resulting material with nanoparticles embedded in the resin. Yes, that’s just a fancy way of saying it’s extremely strong, lightweight, and durable.
Optional Lowrider
Sometimes, an aventura is made even better with special gear. That’s where our lowrider rack mounts come in—designed to give you the option of installing a rack on the fork: a great way to carry up to 10 kg of extra weight on long trips. Plus, loading some of your gear onto the front wheel helps improve weight distribution and bike handling. It’s all advantages.
Gravel Endurance Geometry
For epic moments on gravel or in competition, venturing into the countryside and beyond, we’ve designed our Gravel Endurance geometry with you in mind. With a riding position optimized for long days in the saddle and frame angles and dimensions aimed at achieving the perfect balance between agility and stability, it’s everything you need for your off-road adventures.
Advanced Twin Mold
With our Advanced Twin Mold process, we use two precision-molded forms for our C:62®, C:68®, and C:68X® carbon frames. The first form ensures precise alignment. The second, inner form keeps every individual fiber exactly where it needs to be as the frame cures. The result is a much lighter and stronger frame, with fiber density tailored to the expected loads at specific points.
Advanced Internal Cable Routing
Shift and brake cables need to connect the handlebar controls to the frame, but is it necessary to drill holes near the head tube to achieve this? We came up with a design that routes the cables into the frame through the headset, maintaining a completely internal cable routing while creating a tidier look and making the cables less obtrusive.
Integrated Seatpost
Our integrated seatpost clamp is part of our quest to find the best details so you can reap the rewards of our choices. Its minimalist design complements the frame’s clean aesthetic. This is important because you want a bike that looks good, right? But you also want it to weigh as little as possible. Weight is also a deciding factor.
Third Bottle Cage Mount
The Nuroad C:62 is designed for adventure, which is why we’ve added a third bottle cage mount beneath the down tube. Use it to carry tools and a spare inner tube, or another water bottle—it’s up to you. The important thing is that with this bike, you’re all set to explore for longer.
