Cube Nuroad SLX vs Specialized Diverge 4 Sport Alloy - Shimano CUES

Both are gravel bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.

The short answer

For a typical all-round rider the Cube Nuroad SLX comes out ahead (73% against 63%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.

Cube

Nuroad SLX

73% for a typical rider

£1,999 at Brand website

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Specialized

Diverge 4 Sport Alloy - Shimano CUES

63% for a typical rider

£1,999 at Brand website

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What actually separates them

Weight: The Cube Nuroad SLX is 0.6kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
Shifting: Only the Cube Nuroad SLX has electronic shifting. Crisper and lower maintenance, but it needs charging and costs more to replace.

Side by side

Spec	Nuroad SLX	Diverge 4 Sport Alloy - Shimano CUES
Price	£1,999	£1,999
Weight	10.1 kg	10.7 kg
Frame	alloy	alloy
Groupset	SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1 1x13 electronic	Shimano CUES U6000 1x11 mechanical
Stack / reach	1.51	1.52
Tyre clearance	50 mm	50 mm
Lowest gear	23 in	22 in
Mudguard mounts	Yes	Yes
Comfort	72	75
Speed	23	14
Climbing	53	48
Value	35	3

Neither might be the right answer

This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.

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