CCT EVO Race

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. Compared with trail-speed specialists, this build is shaped by all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. In day-to-day use, it aims for an all-round feel more than maximum speed.

On steep roads, it comes in at 1.3/10. Within Road bikes, it lands near the bottom. On steep gradients, you’ll be grinding more than spinning. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 33.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~7% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. 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.

For an endurance build, scoring 6.3/10 on aero, it’s a practical middle ground so it sits comfortably in the all-rounder lane. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time, and A proprietary or aero-shaped seatpost can limit compatibility and reduce easy swapping. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 5.1/10 for comfort, so it feels fairly neutral out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This bike is road-focused, but it’s more forgiving on bumpy pavement. 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.