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    MSRP
    ($1,702)$1,900$1,699
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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    22.5 lbs20.9 lbs
    4.4
    3.4
    3.4
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c650b / 700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800, GRX 600GRX 400, GRX 600GRX 400, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 102 × 10
    Brand Site

    cube.eu

    specialized.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The CUBE NUROAD RACE, Specialized Diverge Elite E5, and Canyon Grail 6 are all aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The NUROAD RACE has better components, while the Grail 6 has 650b / 700c aluminum wheels.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    NUROAD RACE
    Diverge Elite E5
    Grail 6
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    36 mph

    NUROAD RACE

    36 mph

    Diverge Elite E5

    36 mph

    Grail 6

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aluminium 6061 T6 Superlite, Gravel Comfort Geometry, Flat Mount Disc, Fender & Rack Option, 12x142mm, AXH

    ColorGrey’n’black

    Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    ColorGrey’n’black

    Canyon Grail AL Disc, Material: Aluminium 6061, Axle Dimension: 12 x 142 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount, Weight: 1480 g (M)

    ColorGrey’n’black

    Fork

    CUBE Nuroad Flat Mount Disc, Full Carbon, 1 1/8" - 1 1/4" Tapered, Fender & Lowrider Mounts, 12x100mm

    FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-moun

    Canyon FK0070 CF Disc, Material: Carbon, Steerer: 1 1/4", Axle Dimension: 12 x 100 mm, Brake Mount: Flat Mount

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano 68mm threaded

    Token Ninja Lite BB4124 PF86.5, Thread-Fit Technology reduces chances of bearing misalignment. BB86 Road standard, compatible with 24 mm axles. Weight: 83 g

    Headset

    VP Z-t, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Integrated 1 1/4"

    Stem

    CUBE Performance Stem SL, 31.8mm

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Canyon V13, High-quality aluminium stem with square cross-sectional profile. A new handlebar clamp design increases torsional stiffness by up to 40%. Handlebar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm. Head tube diameter: 1 1/4".

    Handlebar

    CUBE Gravel Race Bar

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Canyon HB 0050 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm

    Saddle

    Natural Fit Venec

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Fizik Argo Tempo R5, Endurance saddle with pressure-relieving short-nose design. With compliant carbon-reinforced nylon shell & robust s-alloy rails.

    Seatpost

    CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Canyon SP0043 VCLS CF, Material: Carbon, Setback: 20 mm, Technology: VCLS

    Pedals

    None included

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RD-RX810, Direct Mount, 11-Speed

    Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed

    Shimano GRX RX400 GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX FD-R810

    Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on

    Shimano GRX RX400

    Crank

    Shimano GRX FC-RX600, 46x30T

    Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30T

    Shimano RX600

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX ST-RX600

    Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic brake levers, 2x10 speed mechanical shifting

    Shimano GRX RX400, 2-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach.

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 CS-HG700, 11-34T

    Shimano CS-HG50-10, 10-Speed 11-36t

    Shimano HG500 11-34 10s, 11-34 tooth cassette

    Chain

    Shimano CN-HG601-11

    KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™

    KMC X10-93 10-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-RX400, Hydr. Disc Brake, Flat Mount (160/160)

    Hydraulic Disc

    Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX RX400, 2-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach. | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed, Gravel-specific shifter with ergonomic design for improved comfort and textured, anti-slip brake lever for more control on bumpy terrain. Featuring adjustable reach.

    Wheels
    Rims

    CUBE GR 2.3, 622x23C

    Front: AXIS ELITE DISC, Rear: AXIS ELITE DISC

    DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 842 g | DT Swiss C 1850 Spline db SH11, Rim Material: Aluminium, Rim Height: 23 mm, Inner Width: 22 mm, Weight: 979 g

    Tires

    Schwalbe G-One Allround, Kevlar, 40-622

    Front: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm, Rear: Specialized RoadSport, Flak Jacket protection, 700x35mm

    Schwalbe G-One Bite 40 mm

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT70, Disc Mount: Centerlock

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