Are we really still debating whether the Bianchi Impulso Allroad GRX600 or the Cube Nuroad C:62 SL is the better option for serious gravel riding. For me, its not even a contest - the Bianchi is far too focused on road-like handling to be of any real use on loose surfaces, while the Cube is at least trying to innovate with its unique tube shapes and Functional Integration system. But whats the point of having a gravel bike that cant even take a 700x42c tire without fouling the chainstays, like the Bianchi.
Meanwhile, the Cube is happily accommodating up to 45mm of rubber, and with its Race Fit geometry its clear that Cube is at least taking the needs of gravel racers seriously. The question is, why are other manufacturers so slow to follow suit. Is it purely a matter of cost, or is there something fundamentally wrong with the Bianchis design that makes it so hard to accommodate bigger tires.
And dont even get me started on the drivetrain - Shimano GRX600 is hardly the most exciting groupset on the market, while the Cubes SRAM Rival AXS is at least trying to do something innovative with its wireless shifting and 1x12 gearing. Can anyone really say that the Bianchi has anything to offer that the Cube doesnt. Is the Italian company just resting on its laurels, or is there something Im missing here.
Meanwhile, the Cube is happily accommodating up to 45mm of rubber, and with its Race Fit geometry its clear that Cube is at least taking the needs of gravel racers seriously. The question is, why are other manufacturers so slow to follow suit. Is it purely a matter of cost, or is there something fundamentally wrong with the Bianchis design that makes it so hard to accommodate bigger tires.
And dont even get me started on the drivetrain - Shimano GRX600 is hardly the most exciting groupset on the market, while the Cubes SRAM Rival AXS is at least trying to do something innovative with its wireless shifting and 1x12 gearing. Can anyone really say that the Bianchi has anything to offer that the Cube doesnt. Is the Italian company just resting on its laurels, or is there something Im missing here.