Bike Comparison
    NUROAD RACE FE2020 CUBE
    Topstone 22021 Cannondale
    MSRP
    ($1,713)
    ($2,153)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		GravelGravel
    Weight
    		25.8 lbs
    3.8
    3.4
    Frame
    		AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    		CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c700c
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    		GRX 600, GRX 800GRX 400, FSA
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 112 × 10
    Brand Site

    cube.eu

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    		The CUBE NUROAD RACE FE and Cannondale Topstone 2 are both aluminum frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The NUROAD RACE FE has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2020 NUROAD RACE FE
    2021 Topstone 2
    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

    2020 NUROAD RACE FE

    36 mph

    2021 Topstone 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    NUROAD RACE FE2020 CUBE
    Topstone 22021 Cannondale
    Frame

    HPA, High Performance Aluminium, CUBE Nuroad Disc

    Color: Black’n’iridium

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, 12x142 thru-axle, tapered headtube, flat mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, multiple gear/bottle mounts

    Color: Black’n’iridium

    Fork

    CUBE Nuroad Disc, One Piece 3D-Forged Steerer/Crown, Carbon Blades, 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" Tapered, Flat Mount, 12x100mm

    BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, internal routing, 12x100 thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA Cartridge

    Headset

    FSA Orbit Z-t ECO, Top Zero-Stack 1 1/8" (OD 44mm), Bottom Integrated 1 1/2"

    Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4"

    Stem

    CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    CUBE Gravel Race Bar

    Cannondale 3, butted 6061 alloy, 16 deg flare drop

    Saddle

    Natural Fit Venec Lite

    Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails

    Seatpost

    CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Pedals

    Not included

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX, 11-34T, 2x11

    Shimano GRX 400, Shadow RD+

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX FD-R810

    Shimano GRX 400, braze-on

    Crank

    Shimano GRX, 46x30T

    FSA Omega AGX+ Alloy, 46/30

    Shifters

    Shimano GRX ST-RX600

    Shimano GRX 400, 10-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 CS-HG700, 11-34T

    Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed

    Chain

    Shimano CN-HG600-11

    KMC X10, 10-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano GRX BR-RX400

    Shimano GRX 400, hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    CUBE RA 0.8 CX w/ hub dynamo

    WTB ST i23 TCS, 28h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x100mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula cartridge bearing, Centerlock, 12x142mm

    Tires

    Schwalbe G-One Allround, Kevlar, 35-622

    WTB Riddler TCS Light, 700 x 37c, tubeless ready /or/ WTB Nano TCS Light, 700x40c tubeless ready (depending on regional availability)

    Accessories
    Lights

    Front: Supernova E3 Pure 3, Rear: Supernova E3 Tail Light 2

    Fenders

    ACID 45

    Racks

    ACID Nuroad Carrier

    Bell

    Knog Oi

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