Polygon Tambora G4 vs Cube Nuroad ONE
A side by side comparison of two gravel bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Polygon Tambora G4 is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
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| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $1,299.99Lowest | $1,469 | |
| RRP | $1,299.99 | $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 | 2024 | Not published | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Fork | Carbon rigid | CUBE Nuroad full carbon | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Alloy double wall, 32H | CUBE GR 2.3 Disc, tubeless ready | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x40C | 700x40c | |
| Max tyre clearance | 45 mm | 45 mmsame | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Microshift Advent X | microSHIFT Sword | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 1x | Mechanical, 1x | |
| Crank | Alloy, 40T | ACID Gravel Pro, 40T | |
| Chainrings | Not published | 40 | |
| Cassette | Microshift Advent X CS-H104, 10-speed | Microshift CS-H104, 11-48T | |
| Cassette speeds | 10 | 10 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | Not published | 0.83 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | Not published | 3.64 | |
| Gearing character | Not published | Very low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550 mechanical disc | Tektro MD-C510 | |
| Rotors | 160mm | 160/160mm | |
| Weight | Not published | 11.3 kg | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | M | L | |
| Stack | 593 mm | 610 mm+17 mm | |
| Reach | 381 mm | 389 mm+8 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.56 | 1.57+0.01 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 71.5 deg | 72.0 deg+0.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | 74.0 deg | 73.0 deg-1.0 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 1,022 mm | 1,046 mm+24 mm | |
| Chainstay | 425 mm | 440 mm+15 mm | |
| BB drop | 78 mm | 70 mm-8 mm | |
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- Polygon Tambora G4 (size M) is the baseline.
- Cube Nuroad ONE (size L): 17 mm taller stack, 8 mm longer reach, 0.5 deg steeper head angle, 24 mm longer 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.