CF Racer1

This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. Key drivers include a heavier build, a mass profile that isn't optimized for punchy acceleration, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. In combination, they decide how the bike feels when rolling along.

Climb score: 6.0/10. Within e-road bikes, it sits around the middle. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 23.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~79% versus similar bikes. “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. Weight is around 13.0 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. 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.

As a gravel bike, that 4.2/10 aero rating suggests that it’s built for everyday ease over airflow tricks so it’ll feel calm and steady rather than ‘free speed’ fast. What that means on the road is: it’s more about stability and everyday comfort than cutting through the wind. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—gravel is part of that story. It’s built for ease and control, not for squeezing out speed against the wind.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. That's driven by bar height comes out ~51 mm below the saddle (moderate), with about 540 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. Expect a lean angle around 31 degrees. Gravel geometry often balances comfort and control over rough surfaces. Spacer height is roughly 20 mm.

Net result: Adjustable. Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, and Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts.

Comfort comes out to 5.9/10, which usually translates to a moderately comfortable ride. 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 rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is upright (posture 4/10), which takes pressure off your hands and back, which usually feels more relaxed.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 48% 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 99% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.295 versus an estimated €4.445 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. The tire size is around 40 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.