Nulane (Flat-bar gravel)
Origin
Cube, founded in 1993 in Waldershof, Bavaria by Marcus Puerner, grew from a 50-square-metre corner of his father's furniture factory into one of Europe's largest bike makers, known for packing high-spec parts into aggressively-priced complete bikes. The Nulane arrived in the mid-2020s as the flat-bar sibling to Cube's established drop-bar Nuroad gravel range, aimed at the fast-growing 'fitness / adventure' segment where riders want gravel-bike versatility and tyre clearance but prefer the upright control and familiarity of a flat handlebar. It slots between a hybrid and a proper gravel bike: race-road geometry and 40mm knobblies, but with commuter mounts and a flat cockpit. Cube built the line as a value ladder, from the sub-1000-EUR alloy One up to the sub-10kg carbon C:62 SLX, so the same silhouette covers a first-bike buyer and a weight-conscious enthusiast.
Specifications
- Frame
- Superlite aluminium (double-butted); carbon C:62 on the SLX range-topper
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Varies by trim: 1x9 Shimano CUES (One), 2x10 Shimano CUES (Pro/Race, 46-32T x 11-39/11-42T), 1x11 CUES (C:62 SLX, 40T x 11-50T)
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc, flat-mount, 160/160mm rotors (Shimano hydraulic on some C:62 builds)
- Wheels
- Aluminium disc wheelset, 700c; Cube RA 2.3 Aero Disc on Race trims
The verdict
- Planted, snappy handling from a stiff alloy frame and alloy wheels — feels immediate on road and hardpack
- Practical and low-maintenance: hydraulic discs, durable CUES gearing, full rack and mudguard mounts
- Strong value across the range, especially the sub-1000-EUR alloy trims with a carbon fork
- Firm, a little harsh on rougher gravel — the alloy frame and 40mm cap transmit chatter
- 40mm tyre clearance limits it on rutted or loose terrain versus true wide-tyre gravel bikes
- Heavier than carbon rivals; even alloy trims are 10-13 kg depending on equipment
Generations
2024 launch (alloy)
- First Nulane year; some builds still used road/GRX groups before the full CUES switch.
- Frame
- Superlite aluminium
- Brakes
- Tektro hydraulic disc
2025-2026 (CUES lineup)
- Range consolidated onto cross-compatible CUES; carbon SLX added as flagship.
- Frame
- Aluminium + carbon C:62 SLX
- Brakes
- Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | CurrentNulane One | CurrentNulane Pro | Nulane Race / Race FE | CurrentNulane C:62 SLX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Frame | Superlite aluminium | Superlite aluminium | Superlite aluminium | C:62 carbon frame + fork |
| Drivetrain | 1x9 Shimano CUES (40T x 11-46T) | 2x10 Shimano CUES (46-30/32T x 11-39T) | 2x10 Shimano CUES (46-32T x 11-39T) | 1x11 Shimano CUES (40T x 11-50T) |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc | Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc | Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm | Shimano hydraulic disc |
| MSRP | €899 | €1,099 | €1,199 | €1,799 |
| Purpose | Value | Balanced | Balanced | Flagship |
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