SKITCH GX AXS / Carbon CC

For road riding, the score leans toward outright pace rather than comfort-first priorities. A few practical factors stand out: a heavier build, very wide tires that create extra drag, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. Net effect: the bike either carries speed well or feels like more work to keep it rolling. When you push the pace, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo.

On steep roads, it comes in at 5.7/10. Within e-road bikes, it sits around the middle. It has a reasonably easy low gear for steady climbing. The easiest gear works out to about 23.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~79% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. At roughly 13.6 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. 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.

For a gravel build, with a more tucked fit, aero-wise, at 4.3/10, it’s more about composure than wind efficiency so it’s happier when the route gets rough than when it gets windy. In everyday language, 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. That tyre width leans toward grip and stability first, with a small aero penalty at speed. That typically translates to easy, confidence-inspiring riding rather than chasing speed in the wind.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. That's driven by the bar sits about 92 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 564 mm in total (long). Expect a lean angle around 37 degrees. Front-end spacers are estimated around 16 mm.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability; Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

Ride comfort is 6.5/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. 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.

The price feels a touch strong for the parts listed. 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 spec estimate, it’s about 22% above the typical level for similar builds. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 32% of listings). To anchor it: price €7.299 versus an estimated €5.997 for a similar build. Overall, it doesn’t look like the best value for the spec.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. The tire size is around 45 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.