Planet X XLS EVO SRAM Rival 1 Carbon

It's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. For road bikes, the speed score favors setups that waste less energy at higher speeds. The strongest influences are wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Climb score: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. The low gear is workable, but not super easy on steep ramps. The easiest gear works out to about 27.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~58% versus similar bikes. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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.

For a cyclocross build, that 5.3/10 aero rating suggests that it’s built to be well-rounded in the wind and it doesn’t force a specialist aero posture. Put simply, 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. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because the front end is large, with ~84 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a long stretch forward at ~547 mm. Expect a lean angle around 36 degrees.

Fit flexibility summary: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Another point: A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

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 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 ~36°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 15% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 76% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.303 versus an estimated €2.716 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. The tire size is around 33 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.