E-VAULT GRX w/ Carbon Wheels

This road-speed measure focuses on efficient pace on asphalt, where drag and rolling resistance matter most. Pedal assist doesn't erase physics; tire drag and weight still influence pace, and this score reflects that. Most of the story comes from all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Overall on climbs: 3.3/10. Within e-road bikes, it sits below average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. That lowest gear comes out around 27.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~54% for low-gear climbing. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. The motor support helps you keep rolling when the slope kicks up. 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.

Coming in at 4.5/10 on aero, it balances some streamlining with versatility so it won’t hold you back on normal fast riding. In everyday language, 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. The wheels are on the shallower side (around 23mm), so frame shapes and position likely matter more than wheel depth here. That wheel depth is more all-round than purely aero-focused. Tyres around 32mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. It feels this way because the bar sits about 84 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 564 mm in total (long). Plan for roughly 36 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 17 mm.

In E-bikeRoad, Fit flexibility summary: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Another point: Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 4.5/10 — on a real ride it feels balanced. So it’s tagged Firm overall. It’s running about 32 mm tires on 700c wheels, and it softens the edges a little, without feeling plush on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~36°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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 comparison, it sits roughly 61% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 11% of them. To anchor it: price €10.395 versus an estimated €6.438 for a similar build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This bike sits between a pure road bike and a gravel bike for mixed-surface riding. The tire size is around 32 mm, which supports mixed routes without feeling slow on road. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.