Finest 2.5 LE

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. The setup that matters most here is all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Net effect: the bike either carries speed well or feels like more work to keep it rolling.

How it climbs: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels moderate. That lowest gear comes out around 27.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~58% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

As an endurance bike, sitting at 6.0/10 for aero, it’s an all-round aero level so you get some benefit when the wind matters. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—endurance is part of that story. Tyres around 30mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. 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. That's driven by the bar sits about 88 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 545 mm in total (long). Plan for roughly 37 degrees of lean.

In Road / Endurance, This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time, and Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. Overall, it falls into Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 4.8/10, which usually translates to a moderately comfortable ride. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 30 mm tires on 700c wheels, and it softens the edges a little, without feeling plush on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~37°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 56% 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. Quick reference: €649 listed versus about €1.485 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. Tires around 30 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Even though it’s tagged Endurance, the spec pushes it toward Road Only.