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.

Climbing rating: 7.8/10. Within Road bikes, it sits above average. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 23.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~86% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. At about 10.2 kg, it’s in a normal range, so gearing matters more than weight swings here. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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 cyclocross terms, with a cleaner-looking front end, with a 5.5/10 aero score, it lands in the ‘do-most-things-well’ aero zone so it won’t hold you back on normal fast riding. In everyday language, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The cyclocross tag is a useful clue for how wind efficiency ranks among the priorities. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

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 548 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.

Ride comfort is 4.7/10 — on a real ride it feels moderately comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 33 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 balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 89% of listings. Quick reference: €1.259 listed versus about €1.872 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. Tire size details aren’t available here, so the label follows the overall setup and category cues. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.