Grail:ON CF 8 AXS

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. Relative to performance-oriented builds, this build is shaped by a heavier build, very wide tires that create extra drag, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. That's why it's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits.

Climb score: 7.8/10. Within e-road bikes, it lands above average. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. Your easiest gear lands around 18.4 gear inches. For the low gear, it’s right at the easy end — easier than about ~96% of similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. With roughly 16.3 kg under you, you’ll feel the weight on longer climbs even with a decent low gear. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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.

Seen as a gravel option, with a 4.5/10 aero score, it keeps decent wind efficiency without becoming a specialist and it doesn’t force a specialist aero posture. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The gravel category also hints at the intent behind the design. This setup supports a more race-leaning posture, helping you present less of your body to the wind. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. That's driven by the cockpit sits 95 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~578 mm (long). You'll likely be near 38 degrees of lean.

In E-bikeRoad, This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system; Multiple offset or setback options help you dial in your saddle position. Overall, it falls into Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 6.7/10, which usually translates to a easygoing over rough patches ride. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 50 mm tires on 700c wheels, and extra tire volume helps mute vibration and small bumps on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is race-leaning (posture 7/10, torso ~38°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

This sits around the normal range for similar bikes. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 61% of listings). Quick reference: €6.499 listed versus about €6.384 for a comparable build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This bike is built for longer mixed-terrain days and rougher unpaved riding. Tires around 50 mm usually point to more stability on tough mixed terrain. It’s listed as Gravel, but the setup aligns better with Adventure.