Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS vs Cube Nuroad C:62: which bike is right for you?

Compare ride character, intended rider, geometry, and fit. Add your measurements to see which bike suits you better and which size to choose on each.

Fit verdict: the frame positions differ enough to matter. Compare the geometry below, then use your measurements to identify the safer size and setup.

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In one look

Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS: race geometry. Cube Nuroad C:62: all-road geometry.

  • Across matched sizes, the frame fronts of Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS and Cube Nuroad C:62 differ by only a few millimetres. Stem and spacer choices will have more effect on handlebar position.
  • The frame front of Cube Nuroad C:62 is about 19 mm shorter. Handlebar position also depends on the stem and spacers.

For the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS in XL, 2XL there is no Cube Nuroad C:62 size with a comparable position: the range simply does not reach there.

These two split on bottom bracket, maximum tyre clearance; the sourced values are below. What each difference means for your size, your setup and the riding you describe is in the full comparison.

  • Bottom bracket interfaceDiffersSource 1Source 2
    Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
    PF86.5
    Cube Nuroad C:62
    86 mm press-fit

    A threaded bottom bracket is simpler to service and less prone to creaking; press fit saves weight and allows a wider shell.

  • Maximum tyre clearanceDiffersSource 1Source 2
    Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
    42 mm
    Cube Nuroad C:62
    50 mm

    Tyre width decides which surfaces stay comfortable. A few millimetres is the difference between staying on tarmac and being able to drop onto gravel without a second bike.

  • Price

    Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is the dearer of the two, going by the cheapest build you can buy of each; Cube Nuroad C:62 starts lower.

Subjective findings from independent tests on stock or near-stock builds. Tyres, pressure and size change how a frame feels.

We compare differences at frame and model level. Components, current price, and availability depend on the exact build and seller.

2026 • race geometry
Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
Size guide and geometry for the Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
2027 • all-road geometry
Cube Nuroad C:62
Size guide and geometry for the Cube Nuroad C:62

Fit and size differences

Geometry can separate these bikes: matched sizes create a meaningfully different position.

Typical difference across matched sizes: frame front height 1 mm, forward length 19 mm.

For a personal answer, the fit-and-size path uses your measurements to show only the relevant frame sizes. The full chart remains available as a reference.

View geometry for every size

How do Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS and Cube Nuroad C:62 sizes compare?

See the closest size matches and the differences in stack, reach, and riding position.

Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
2XS
Stack 545, Reach 372
Cube Nuroad C:62
S
Stack 544, Reach 388

Stack: practically identical

Reach: 16 mm longer

Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
XS
Stack 556, Reach 385
Cube Nuroad C:62
S
Stack 544, Reach 388

Stack: 12 mm lower

Reach: 3 mm longer

Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
S
Stack 573, Reach 394
Cube Nuroad C:62
M
Stack 579, Reach 393

Stack: 6 mm taller

Reach: practically identical

Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
M
Stack 591, Reach 411
Cube Nuroad C:62
L
Stack 599, Reach 392

Stack: 8 mm taller

Reach: 19 mm shorter

Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
L
Stack 613, Reach 427
Cube Nuroad C:62
XL
Stack 623, Reach 402

Stack: 10 mm taller

Reach: 25 mm shorter

Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
XL
Stack 633, Reach 435
Cube Nuroad C:62
XL
Stack 623, Reach 402
Different position

Stack: 10 mm lower

Reach: 33 mm shorter

Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS
2XL
Stack 655, Reach 454
Cube Nuroad C:62
XL
Stack 623, Reach 402
Different position

Stack: 32 mm lower

Reach: 52 mm shorter

The same size label can create a different position on each frame. Stack and reach are one part of the decision; the personalized comparison connects them to your body and each bike’s ride character.

FAQ

Can the same rider take different sizes on these two bikes?
Yes. Frame labels are not standardized, so the same rider may need different sizes. This comparison deliberately avoids a generic matched-size answer and hands your measurements to Bike Fit instead.
Which frame has the higher front: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS or Cube Nuroad C:62?
Across matched sizes, the frame fronts of Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS and Cube Nuroad C:62 differ by only a few millimetres. Stem and spacer choices will have more effect on handlebar position.

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