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Hi everyone,

I’m trying to decide between an Addict 30 in size S (52) and M (54), and I’m honestly struggling to make the call.

I’m 175 cm tall with a 79 cm inseam, so I seem to be right between the two sizes.

I went to a shop and tried both bikes. The salesperson told me that both sizes could work for me and that I should mainly trust my own feeling.
The problem is that on a short test, both felt good. I didn’t immediately feel that one was clearly too big or too small.

My impression was that the S felt a little more sporty/aggressive, while the M felt more comfortable and relaxed.
But after such a short test, I’m not confident enough to know which one would still feel better after a 2–3 hour ride.

Unfortunately, I don’t have the opportunity to properly test either size for a longer ride before buying.
I often hear people say that “if you’re between sizes, it’s easier to make a smaller bike bigger”. But I’m struggling to understand that in this particular situation.

With the larger M, couldn’t I simply remove some spacers if needed and use a slightly shorter stem to reduce the reach?

Whereas with the smaller S, if I find the front end too low, I can’t really increase the stack by much beyond what the frame allows.

Am I missing something here?
I’m looking for a comfortable endurance position rather than an aggressive race position.
What would you choose in my situation, S or M? And more importantly, why?

Please guide me here, I’d really appreciate some advice.
Many thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to decide between an Addict 30 in size S (52) and M (54), and I’m honestly struggling to make the call.

I’m 175 cm tall with a 79 cm inseam, so I seem to be right between the two sizes.
I went to a shop and tried both bikes. The salesperson told me that both sizes could work for me and that I should mainly trust my own feeling.

The problem is that on a short test, both felt good. I didn’t immediately feel that one was clearly too big or too small.

My impression was that the S felt a little more sporty/aggressive, while the M felt more comfortable and relaxed.
But after such a short test, I’m not confident enough to know which one would still feel better after a 2–3 hour ride.

Unfortunately, I don’t have the opportunity to properly test either size for a longer ride before buying.
I often hear people say that “if you’re between sizes, it’s easier to make a smaller bike bigger”. But I’m struggling to understand that in this particular situation.

With the larger M, couldn’t I simply remove some spacers if needed and use a slightly shorter stem to reduce the reach?

Whereas with the smaller S, if I find the front end too low, I can’t really increase the stack by much beyond what the frame allows.
Am I missing something here?

I’m looking for a comfortable endurance position rather than an aggressive race position.
What would you choose in my situation, S or M? And more importantly, why?

Please guide me here, I’d really appreciate some advice.
Many thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’ve finally decided to buy a Trek Checkpoint, but I’m still torn between the SL 5 (€2,500) and the SL 6 (€3,200).

I definitely prefer the black color of the SL 5, but I really like the SRAM Rival groupset that comes on the SL 6.

Would it be possible to buy the SL 5 with the SRAM Apex AXS and gradually upgrade it to Rival later on? Has anyone done this before? Is it as simple as replacing the derailleur and shifters, or are there other parts that would need to be changed?
How much would that cost ?

I’d really appreciate any advice or feedback from people who have been in the same situation. Thanks!

Do you think there’s any chance the next Cube C:62 gravel bikes will finally get in-frame storage?
I’d love to see Cube add a storage compartment in the downtube like Trek, Specialized, or Cannondale have on some of their models. Has anyone heard any rumors or seen leaks suggesting this could happen on the next generation?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to buy a new gravel bike and would love to hear your thoughts.

I’m 176 cm tall with a 79 cm inseam, and comfort is by far my biggest priority. I’m looking for a bike with a relaxed, upright riding position rather than something aggressive or race-oriented. I’d also like a 1x drivetrain, and my budget is between €1,800 and €2,400.

At the moment, I’m mainly considering the Cube Nuroad SLX, the Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Gen 3, and the Cannondale Topstone Carbon 3.

Has anyone here ridden any of these bikes? Which one did you find the most comfortable, especially for longer rides? If you think there’s another gravel bike that would suit what I’m looking for even better, I’d be happy to hear your recommendations.

Thanks a lot!

Bonjour à tous,

Nous avons vraiment du mal à choisir le prénom de notre future petite fille. Pour l’instant, nos favoris sont :

Sasha
Lila
Camille
Alix
Madeline

Vous avez une préférence ?
On tourne un peu en rond et, vu l’importance de la décision, on aimerait bien avoir des avis extérieurs. ( on souhaite pas en parler à nos proches pour ne pas se sentir influencés)

N’hésitez pas à en suggérer d’autres

Merci !

Hi everyone,

does anyone know why the Cube Attain Race C:62 is unavailable in basically every store in Baden-Württemberg?

Is it still possible to order it through a dealer, or is there another way to get one?
I live near Strasbourg and could travel to a store next week if needed.

Thanks,

Bonjour à tous,

Après avoir fait l’acquisition d’un Nakamura Allroad 450 il y a quelques jours, je me rends compte que, malgré la gentillesse du vendeur, je n’ai peut-être pas été conseillé de manière optimale. Je me permets donc de solliciter vos avis et retours d’expérience.

Au départ, j’hésitais avec le modèle 250, mais le vendeur m’a fortement orienté vers le 450 (1399 € contre 1199 €), en insistant sur sa supériorité. Le monoplateau m’a également séduit.

J’avais pourtant précisé que mon utilisation serait principalement orientée route (environ 80 à 90 %). Aujourd’hui, j’ai l’impression que les pneus en 45 mm pénalisent un peu mon allure. Pensez-vous qu’il soit possible de les remplacer par des pneus plus fins ? Je recherche un compromis permettant de rester à l’aise sur route tout en gardant la possibilité d’emprunter des chemins. Auriez-vous des recommandations de pneus gravel plus roulants ? Et quelle pression conseillez-vous pour des pneus en 45 mm ?

Par ailleurs, à partir de quand et que faudrait il vérifier par rapport à l’entretien du vélo? ( nettoyer lubrifier la chaine .. )

Enfin, en roulant j’ai souvent peur de « voilé » ma roue en montant de petit trottoirs ou des bosses … je ne sais pas si cette crainte est fondée ou non…

Merci d’avance pour vos conseils et votre aide !

Salut à tous,

Je poste ici pour avoir quelques conseils. Je débute dans le monde du vélo et je travaille à vélo en tant qu’infirmier libéral, avec environ 20 à 30 km par jour.

J’utilise actuellement un VAE, mais cela ne me convient plus : c’est contraignant de devoir le charger tous les soirs et de retirer la batterie à chaque visite chez les patients.

J’aimerais aussi, de temps en temps, faire des sorties sur sentiers ou chemins forestiers avec des collègues. Je pense donc m’orienter vers un gravel.

Après quelques recherches, avec un budget d’environ 1400 €, j’hésite entre :

le Nakamura Allroad 200(250 n’etant plus dispo en commande en ligne ni proche de chez moi)

le Canyon Grizl 5

le Cube Nuroad Pro 2026 (coup de cœur esthétique, mais difficile à trouver ?)

le Van Rysel GRVL AF SRAM Apex 1x12

Je suis bien sûr ouvert à d’autres références qui pourraient correspondre à mon budget et à mon utilisation.

Merci beaucoup pour vos conseils !