Planet X Kaffenback Shimano GRX RX810

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. Against more utility-focused bikes, 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 practice, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast.

Overall on climbs: 3.8/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 25.7 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~70% for low-gear climbing. “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. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. 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.

Category-wise (endurance), with a 6.0/10 aero score, it’s an all-round aero level and it doesn’t force a specialist aero posture. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. It feels this way because bars are around 96 mm lower than the saddle, which is a large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 561 mm (long). You'll likely be near 38 degrees of lean. Endurance bikes often keep the front end a bit higher for longer rides.

In Road, Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Also, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. So we classify it as Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 5.0/10, which usually translates to a moderately comfortable ride. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 32 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 ~38°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 45% 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 97% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.622 versus an estimated €2.962 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike is road-focused, but it’s more forgiving on bumpy pavement. The tire size is around 32 mm, which helps smooth out rough pavement. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.