Finest 1.9

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. When you push the pace, it's quick enough for most rides, but not a pure fastest-possible build. A few practical factors stand out: a heavier build, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that...

If your rides include hills, it rates 5.5/10 for climbing. 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 28.7 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~40% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. With roughly 10.1 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

In endurance terms, aero-wise, at 6.2/10, with ~28mm tyres, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone so it won’t hold you back on normal fast riding. The short version is: 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. This tyre size generally plays nicely with aero goals compared with very wide all-road tyres. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. This is mainly because bars are around 87 mm lower than the saddle, which is a large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 540 mm (long). Expect a lean angle around 37 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 22 mm.

Why this fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Another point: A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 4.1/10 — on a real ride it feels firm. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 28 mm tires on 700c wheels, and narrow tires usually mean higher pressure, so more buzz comes through on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~37°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 35% 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 92% of listings. To anchor it: price €883 versus an estimated €1.350 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 28 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. It’s listed as Endurance, but the setup aligns better with Road Only.