Marin DSX 1 vs Cube Nuroad ONE
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 | $1,499.99 | $1,469Lowest | |
| RRP | $1,499.99 | $1,469 | |
| Price source | BikesOnline price, checked 14 Oct 2026 | RRP AUD (99 Bikes) | |
| Retailers | BikesOnline | 99bikes.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Gravel | Gravel | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Model year | 2025 | Not published | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Fork | full carbon, tapered steerer | CUBE Nuroad full carbon | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Marin Aluminum Double Wall rims, Forged Aluminum hubs, 32H | CUBE GR 2.3 Disc, tubeless ready | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x45 | 700x40c | |
| Max tyre clearance | Not published | 45 mm | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano CUES U6000 | microSHIFT Sword | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 1x | Mechanical, 1x | |
| Crank | Forged Alloy, hollow spindle, steel narrow-wide chainring | ACID Gravel Pro, 40T | |
| Chainrings | 42 | 40 | |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES CSLG300 | Microshift CS-H104, 11-48T | |
| Cassette speeds | 10 | 10 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 0.88 | 0.83Lowest-0.05 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 3.82 | 3.64-0.18 | |
| Gearing character | Low climbing gear | Very low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Tektro HD-R285 Flat Mount Hydraulic | Tektro MD-C510 | |
| Rotors | 160/160 | 160/160mm | |
| Weight | Not published | 11.3 kg | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | Medium | L | |
| Stack | 572.5 mm | 610 mm+38 mm | |
| Reach | 405 mm | 389 mm-16 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.41 | 1.57+0.16 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 69.5 deg | 72.0 deg+2.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | 74.0 deg | 73.0 deg-1.0 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 1,060 mm | 1,046 mm-14 mm | |
| Chainstay | 425 mm | 440 mm+15 mm | |
| BB drop | 80 mm | 70 mm-10 mm | |
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- Marin DSX 1 (size Medium) is the baseline.
- Cube Nuroad ONE (size L): 38 mm taller stack, 16 mm shorter reach, 2.5 deg steeper head angle, 14 mm shorter wheelbase, 15 mm longer 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.