X-Beat 00

This road-speed measure focuses on efficient pace on asphalt, where drag and rolling resistance matter most. Several build choices play a role, including wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, aerodynamics that help it hold speed once you're rolling, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. These factors stack up and show up most at higher speeds or higher effort.

Overall on climbs: 6.0/10. Within e-road bikes, this comes out around the middle. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 19.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~94% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

For a gravel build, with a fairly neutral fit, at 4.5/10 for aerodynamics, it keeps decent wind efficiency without becoming a specialist so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—gravel is part of that story. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. This is mainly because the bar sits about 91 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 540 mm in total (long). Estimated lean is about 38 degrees.

Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical - Internal routing is a mild hit to swap-and-go adjustability. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 5.5/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 38 mm tires on 700c wheels, and wider tires let you drop pressure a touch, which smooths out rough pavement on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~38°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 35% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 97% of listings. Quick reference: €2.993 listed versus about €4.583 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. The tire size is around 38 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.