Planet X EC-130 SRAM Rival AXS

It leans strongly toward pace compared with similar bikes. This road-focused speed score is primarily about smooth-surface momentum and top-end efficiency. The biggest contributors are a fairly average weight, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Climb score: 8.3/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out above average. On longer climbs, the gearing lands on the easy side. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 24.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~74% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 8.8 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Category-wise (aero), aero-wise, at 9.1/10, aero is one of the main points of the design especially on fast flats and windy days. Put simply, it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. Tyres around 28mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. On fast flats and windy days, it’s built to feel like it wastes less energy pushing air.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. It feels this way because handlebar height is roughly 101 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 557 mm (long). Plan for roughly 39 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~10 mm.

In Road, Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. Another point: Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 3.1/10 — on a real ride it feels firm. 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 ~39°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

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 spec estimate, it comes in about 24% under the typical level for similar builds. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 87% of listings. Quick reference: €3.369 listed versus about €4.410 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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.