3X HT

In a road context, the speed rating is about holding pace with less effort once you're up to speed. That's why it's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. Most of the story comes from a heavier build, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, very wide tires that create extra drag, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Uphill performance score: 3.9/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. The easiest gear works out to about 34.2 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~6% 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. At roughly 13.5 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. 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.

Looking at it as a cyclocross setup, coming in at 5.3/10 on aero, it keeps decent wind efficiency without becoming a specialist so it won’t hold you back on normal fast riding. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. 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. Because handlebar height is roughly 85 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 566 mm (long). Expect a lean angle around 36 degrees.

So it lands as Highly Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability, and Standard seatpost sizing improves compatibility for different setbacks and lengths.

Comfort comes out to 6.3/10, which usually translates to a easygoing over rough patches ride. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 42 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 balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 58% 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 99% of listings. To anchor it: price €740 versus an estimated €1.758 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its 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.