CORE RACE 1.2

For road bikes, this score reflects how easily the bike carries speed on smooth tarmac. For e-bikes, this still reflects the bike's rolling and aero traits more than raw motor output. The strongest influences are 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.

On steep roads, it comes in at 3.3/10. Within e-road bikes, it ranks below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is moderate. Your easiest gear lands around 27.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~54% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Being an e-bike helps on climbs because the assist adds steady push when you need it. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

For a race-focused build, with a 7.2/10 aero score, it lands in the ‘do-most-things-well’ aero zone so you get some benefit when the wind matters. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Tyres around 28mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. 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. Because the front end is large, with ~91 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a long stretch forward at ~572 mm. Expect a lean angle around 37 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 10 mm.

Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. At the same time, Hidden cables usually add a little friction when you swap bars or stems. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 3.1/10 for comfort, so it feels firm out on the road. So it’s tagged Firm overall. It’s running about 28 mm tires on 700c wheels, and narrow tires usually mean higher pressure, so more buzz comes through on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~37°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 comes in about 15% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 82% of listings. Quick reference: €4.868 listed versus about €5.740 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. Tires around 28 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.