Van Nicholas Yukon Disc Rohloff Speedhub 14-spd belt Gravel

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. It ends up here thanks to wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. On typical routes, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo.

How it climbs: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels moderate. That lowest gear comes out around 27.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~58% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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 6.0/10 on aero, it’s tuned for mixed riding rather than pure aero focus so you get some benefit when the wind matters. 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. Tyres around 34mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. That's driven by bars are around 86 mm lower than the saddle, which is a large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 543 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 37 degrees.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. At the same time, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. So we classify it as Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 5.4/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. It’s running about 34 mm tires on 700c wheels, and extra tire volume helps mute vibration and small bumps on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~37°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 124% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 5% of them. Quick reference: €5.939 listed versus about €2.656 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This setup is made for real-world roads with cracks and patches. Tires around 34 mm add comfort and grip when the road surface breaks up. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.