ALLROAD C1

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. What pushes it in this direction 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. In practice, it lands in the middle: capable pace, but not optimized for outright speed.

If your rides include hills, it rates 3.3/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is 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. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

From a general road perspective, aero-wise, at 5.8/10, with geometry that’s fairly neutral, it’s a practical middle ground so it’s more efficient than it looks once you’re rolling. In everyday language, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Its general road label helps explain the balance between speed, comfort, and versatility. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. 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 neutral road posture that suits most riders. Because the bar sits about 90 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 543 mm in total (long). Estimated lean is about 38 degrees.

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.

Ride comfort is 5.1/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~38°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This setup is made for real-world roads with cracks and patches. Tire size details aren’t available here, so the label follows the overall setup and category cues. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.