SKITCH Apex / Carbon CC

For road bikes, this score reflects how easily the bike carries speed on smooth tarmac. As a result, it trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. The strongest influences are a heavier build, a mass profile that isn't optimized for punchy acceleration, very wide tires that create extra drag, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Climbing rating: 9.7/10. Within e-road bikes, it sits near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.2 gear inches. For the low gear, it’s right at the easy end — easier than about ~99% of similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Weight is around 13.7 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’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

As a gravel bike, with a more tucked fit, aero-wise, at 4.3/10, it’s not chasing marginal aero gains so it’s happier when the route gets rough than when it gets windy. Put simply, it’s more about stability and everyday comfort than cutting through the wind. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. In real riding, it usually feels steady and comfortable, with less advantage on open flats or into a headwind.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. You get this posture because bars are around 92 mm lower than the saddle, which is a large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 564 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 37 degrees.

What affects adjustability on this bike: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability - Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 6.5/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. It’s running about 45 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 ~37°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This looks expensive compared with similar bikes. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 28% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 24% of them. Quick reference: €6.299 listed versus about €4.925 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. The tire size is around 45 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.