853 E-Reiserad Rohloff E14 Wave

It's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. The score is largely shaped by very wide tires that create extra drag and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. The effect is most noticeable when you're chasing a faster average speed or riding into wind.

Overall on climbs: 3.3/10. Within e-road bikes, it lands below average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. Your easiest gear lands around 27.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~54% of them. “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. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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.

In touring terms, coming in at 4.0/10 on aero, on ~36mm wheels, wind-cutting speed isn’t the main theme so the speed payoff comes more from pacing than aero help. Put simply, it’s more about stability and everyday comfort than cutting through the wind. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. In real riding, it usually feels steady and comfortable, with less advantage on open flats or into a headwind.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, and A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 5.2/10 for comfort, so it feels moderately comfortable out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. The posture is upright (posture 4/10), which makes long rides feel easier on the body.

This looks like a high asking price for the build level. 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 69% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 16% of them. To anchor it: price €9.413 versus an estimated €5.580 for a similar build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. Suspension travel is unknown in this entry, so the surface range uses the clearest available signals. The Rigid setup supports this riding style.