Cube Nuroad ONE vs Merida Silex 200
A side by side comparison of two gravel bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Cube Nuroad ONE is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $1,469Lowest | $1,498 | |
| RRP | $1,469 | $1,498 | |
| Price source | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | |
| Retailers | 99bikes.com.au | Not published | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Gravel | Gravel | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Model year | Not published | 2025 | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Not published | |
| Fork | CUBE Nuroad full carbon | Full carbon (Merida Silex CF2 II, tapered steerer) | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | CUBE GR 2.3 Disc, tubeless ready | Merida Comp SL II aluminium, tubeless ready | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x40c | 700x45C (Maxxis Rambler, TR, EXO) | |
| Max tyre clearance | 45 mm | 45 mmsame | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | microSHIFT Sword | Shimano Sora | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 1x | Mechanical, 2x | |
| Crank | ACID Gravel Pro, 40T | FSA Omega, 48-32T, 172.5mm (M) | |
| Chainrings | 40 | Not published | |
| Cassette | Microshift CS-H104, 11-48T | Shimano CS-HG200, 11-34T, 9-speed | |
| Cassette speeds | 10 | 9 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 0.83 | Not published | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 3.64 | Not published | |
| Gearing character | Very low climbing gear | Not published | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C510 | Promax DSK-330R mechanical disc | |
| Rotors | 160/160mm | 180mm front, 160mm rear | |
| Weight | 11.3 kg | 10.45 kgLowest-0.85 kg | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | L | M | |
| Stack | 610 mm | 607 mm-3 mm | |
| Reach | 389 mm | 412 mm+23 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.57 | 1.47-0.10 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 72.0 deg | 69.5 deg-2.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | 73.0 deg | 74.5 deg+1.5 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 1,046 mm | 1,082 mm+36 mm | |
| Chainstay | 440 mm | 430 mm-10 mm | |
| BB drop | 70 mm | 75 mm+5 mm | |
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- Cube Nuroad ONE (size L) is the baseline.
- Merida Silex 200 (size M): 3 mm lower stack, 23 mm longer reach, 2.5 deg slacker head angle, 36 mm longer wheelbase, 10 mm shorter chainstays.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. Sizes differ between these bikes, so check the size you would actually ride.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.