CROSS RACE

On paved roads, the rating is mostly about fast cruising and how the setup supports higher speeds. In real riding, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. It ends up here thanks to a heavier build, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Uphill performance score: 7.8/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks above average. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. Your easiest gear lands around 23.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~86% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. With roughly 10.2 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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.

As a cyclocross bike, coming in at 5.5/10 on aero, it’s built to be well-rounded in the wind so it feels versatile, not single-purpose. 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 33mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. Details like hidden cables and a cleaner cockpit can add up to small aero gains at speed. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. It feels this way because bar height comes out ~89 mm below the saddle (large), with about 546 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. Plan for roughly 37 degrees of lean.

In Road / Cyclocross, This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Internal routing is a mild hit to swap-and-go adjustability. Another point: The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 4.7/10 for comfort, so it feels fairly neutral out on the road. So it’s tagged Firm overall. It’s running about 33 mm tires on 700c wheels, and extra tire volume helps mute vibration and small bumps on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~37°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 33% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 88% of listings. Quick reference: €1.259 listed versus about €1.872 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. The tire size is unknown in this entry, so the surface range is based on the clearest available signals. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.