3X LT

It prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace. On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. 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 more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

On steep roads, it comes in at 3.9/10. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. On steep gradients, you’ll be grinding more than spinning. 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 is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. 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. 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.

Category-wise (cyclocross), coming in at 5.0/10 on aero, it aims for usable speed without big trade-offs without demanding big compromises elsewhere. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Its cyclocross label helps explain the balance between speed, comfort, and versatility. The fit suggests a taller, more relaxed stance, which is comfortable but typically less wind-efficient. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. Because the cockpit sits 83 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~552 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 36 degrees.

In Road / Cyclocross, The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time, and Round, standard seatposts are generally easier to adjust and swap. That is why it is classified Highly Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 6.3/10 — on a real ride it feels nicely smooth. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. 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 5/10, torso ~36°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. 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. Quick reference: €740 listed versus about €1.758 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. 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.