Synapse Neo Allroad 1

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. When you push the pace, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. Key drivers include wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Overall on climbs: 4.6/10. Within e-road bikes, it sits around the middle. It has a reasonably easy low gear for steady climbing. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 23.3 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~84% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

Looking at it as an endurance setup, with a 5.8/10 aero score, it balances some streamlining with versatility so it’s more efficient than it looks once you’re rolling. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Endurance bikes often keep the front end a bit higher for longer rides. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Internal routing is a mild hit to swap-and-go adjustability; Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. Net result: Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 40 mm tires on 700c wheels, and extra tire volume helps mute vibration and small bumps on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

The price feels a touch strong for the parts listed. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the spec estimate, it’s about 24% above the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 23% of them. To anchor it: price €7.350 versus an estimated €5.927 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

This bike sits between a pure road bike and a gravel bike for mixed-surface riding. Tires around 40 mm are a good middle ground for varied surfaces. Even though it’s tagged Endurance, the spec pushes it toward All Road.