3X Gent

On paved roads, the rating is mostly about fast cruising and how the setup supports higher speeds. It trends this way because of a heavier build, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, very wide tires that create extra drag, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. In combination, they decide how the bike feels when rolling along.

Climbing rating: 5.0/10. Within Road bikes, it lands around the middle. The low gear is workable, but not super easy on steep ramps. The easiest gear works out to about 27.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~58% of them. “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. Weight is around 13.4 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

With ~42mm tyres, aero-wise, at 5.3/10, it’s a practical middle ground 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 fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. It feels this way because there's about 83 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 568 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Expect a lean angle around 36 degrees.

In Road / Cyclocross, Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Also, Standard sizing usually means more aftermarket options for dialing in fit. Overall, it is in the Highly Adjustable bucket.

This scores 6.3/10 for comfort, so it feels nicely smooth out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 42 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 5/10, torso ~36°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 61% 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 98% of listings. To anchor it: price €687 versus an estimated €1.758 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is comfortable on gravel roads and unpaved back roads, and it still rides well on tarmac. 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.