CROSS RACE C:68X SLT

In a road context, the speed rating is about holding pace with less effort once you're up to speed. In contrast to speed-optimized builds, this build is shaped by a very light build, a lighter-feeling mass profile that helps on accelerations and tempo climbs, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

Uphill performance score: 9.5/10. Within Road bikes, it lands near the top. The easiest gear leans spin-friendly when it tilts up. That lowest gear comes out around 24.5 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~78% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 7.0 kg, so it won’t feel overly stubborn on long climbs. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

From a cyclocross perspective, coming in at 5.8/10 on aero, it’s tuned for mixed riding rather than pure aero focus so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. What that means on the road is: 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. Tyres around 33mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. That's driven by the front end is large, with ~92 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a long stretch forward at ~559 mm. Plan for roughly 38 degrees of lean.

What affects adjustability on this bike: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing through the headset can make cockpit swaps harder than normal internal routing, From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses, and Detected system keywords: ICR. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 4.7/10, which usually translates to a fairly neutral 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 keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This sits around the normal range for similar bikes. 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 47% of listings). To anchor it: price €6.825 versus an estimated €6.409 for a similar build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the 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.