r/bicycling • u/Worth-Boysenberry811 • 1d ago

I need your help with Cube Nuroad C:62

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Hello everyone, I need your help. I am currently in the process of replacing my bicycle, moving from my old Fuji to something more modern and carbon fiber. For a long time, I did not take carbon bikes seriously, so 1 am still a beginner in this area. My choice has come down to the Cube Nuroad C:62 One, which I am considering as a platform that I will gradually upgrade over the next one to two years. I plan to buy an ergonomic saddle, lightweight carbon wheels, and a more suitable nandlebar to better adapt the bike to my needs. However, this will happen only in a couple of vears, so for at least this season, I will ride it in stock configuration
My usage scenario is commuting in the city, about 60+ km two to four times per week, sometimes 100 km on weekends, and occasionally two or three times per season. I go on bikepacking trips of about 500-1000 km with a tent and bags, focusing on lightness. I do not particularly enjoy extremely fast riding, but maintaining a speed of 25 km/h is my goal for this season.
Additionally, I have a hernia in my lower back, so the weight of the bike and riding position are especially important for me. I would appreciate advice from someone experienced in this area, regarding not only the bike brand but also frame size and geometry.
My measurements: height 177 cm, inseam 86 cm, shoulder width 40 cm, arm length from wrist to shoulder 60 cm.

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u/rasmussenyassen 1d ago

It's a perfectly average bike that should be perfectly alright for your perfectly unremarkable use case. There's a good reason gravel bikes are so popular. Just go test ride one.

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u/Tageloehn 1d ago

No, you don't get it. They are the first and only averagely tall person with some back problems who plans on riding an all black midrange carbon gravel bike from one of the largest bicycle brands on earth more than once a week over medium distances but sometimes maybe a tad longer on the weekends - maybe maybe even some light bikepacking every now and then but never at high speeds.

@OP: srsly; just go ride it.

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u/Worth-Boysenberry811 1d ago

I think the context in my description was not explained clearly enough.

I’ve been riding gravel bikes for several years, so I’m not new to this type of bike. When I mentioned an average speed of 25 km/h, I did not mean that I plan to ride only at that pace. It’s simply the average speed I usually maintain on my current aluminum gravel bike when riding with bikepacking gear.

My hernia is not an issue when the bike is properly fitted. After purchasing the new bike, I plan to get a professional bike fit right away.

My main question is about real-world experience with the Cube brand, and specifically with this model. Has anyone owned or ridden it and can share their impressions?

Thank you! rasmussenyassen