Hello everyone, I need your help. I am currently in the process of replacing my bicycle, moving from my old Fuji to something more modern and carbon fiber. For a long time, I did not take carbon bikes seriously, so 1 am still a beginner in this area. My choice has come down to the Cube Nuroad C:62 One, which I am considering as a platform that I will gradually upgrade over the next one to two years. I plan to buy an ergonomic saddle, lightweight carbon wheels, and a more suitable nandlebar to better adapt the bike to my needs. However, this will happen only in a couple of vears, so for at least this season, I will ride it in stock configuration
My usage scenario is commuting in the city, about 60+ km two to four times per week, sometimes 100 km on weekends, and occasionally two or three times per season. I go on bikepacking trips of about 500-1000 km with a tent and bags, focusing on lightness. I do not particularly enjoy extremely fast riding, but maintaining a speed of 25 km/h is my goal for this season.
Additionally, I have a hernia in my lower back, so the weight of the bike and riding position are especially important for me. I would appreciate advice from someone experienced in this area, regarding not only the bike brand but also frame size and geometry.
My measurements: height 177 cm, inseam 86 cm, shoulder width 40 cm, arm length from wrist to shoulder 60 cm.
by Worth-Boysenberry811
3 Comments
If you have a hernia then you probably want something more upright and not use a drop bar. 25km/h sustained is perfectly doable on flat bars with raised aero bars like you can find in many bikepacking setups.
Also you might want to choose a frame that has more mounting points for racks and accesories, unless you plan on strapping everything to your seat post.
Get a bike fit first. Especially since you have medical issues that can be made much worse if you don’t get it right. Work with someone who understands your medical needs. Go on the ibff website to find someone in your area that is certified as high of a level as you can find.
Going 25kmh states that you’re a likely a beginner in general. All the updates you plan don’t correspond to your current riding capabilities.
Get the Slx and save your money for an additional bike instead of throwing it away on sidegrades which won’t really affect your riding.
Riding skills and fitness will blow away all fancy updates as a hobbyist and casual rider.