There's more to making a really practical frame than bolting on mudguards and a carrier, although we've done that too. The Nuroad Hybrid C:62 FE's elegantly sculpted C:62® frame is full of neat touches, like the ability to run up to 50mm tyres even with the included mudguards. The full carbon fork has carrier mounts, we added a direct mount lightweight chain guide, there's a flat mount kickstand interface, and the rear end is equipped with Boost axle and UDH gear hanger. As for the Bosch drive system, it's PowerMore-ready for a +250Wh battery booster pack and the control unit is neatly incorporated inside the top tube, with a separate Mini Remote on the handlebar. We sweated the detail, so all you need to do is ride.

Lightweight Bosch hybrid technology, elegant carbon frame aesthetics and the practicality of mudguards and a luggage carrier come together in the Nuroad Hybrid C:62 Race FE. The full carbon fork is carrier-ready too, and there's more than enough room for the 45mm Schwalbe tyres – you can fit up to 50mm – even with the included mudguards. Bosch's new lightweight SX drive system – which saves around g over the CX unit – is paired with a 400Wh battery, and the frame is PowerMore-ready for an additional 250Wh of range. Rugged and light Newmen wheels are kept in check with Shimano's powerful GRX hydraulic disc brakes, while drive is transferred with wide-ranging Shimano GRX 1x12 gears. Whatever bikepacking adventure you have in mind, this bike is ready.