CROSS RACE C:62 SL

For road bikes, this score reflects how easily the bike carries speed on smooth tarmac. Against lighter, narrower-tire builds, this build is shaped by a light setup, a lighter-feeling mass profile that helps on accelerations and tempo climbs, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

On steep roads, it comes in at 5.5/10. Within Road bikes, it sits around the middle. The easiest gear is on the tall side for proper hills. The easiest gear works out to about 31.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~28% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. At about 8.4 kg, it’s in a normal range, so gearing matters more than weight swings here. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Coming in at 5.5/10 on aero, it keeps decent wind efficiency without becoming a specialist so it’s more efficient than it looks once you’re rolling. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—cyclocross is part of that story. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Details like hidden cables and a cleaner cockpit can add up to small aero gains at speed. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Because the cockpit sits 93 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~564 mm (long). You'll likely be near 38 degrees of lean.

In Road, So we classify it as Adjustable. Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Hidden cables usually add a little friction when you swap bars or stems. Also, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 4.7/10, which usually translates to a balanced ride. So it’s tagged Firm overall. 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 ~38°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

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 parts list, it’s roughly 27% 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 86% of listings. Quick reference: €2.939 listed versus about €4.026 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. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.