Xtreme Gravel

This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. Compared with bikes built for pure pace, this build is shaped by very wide tires that create extra drag and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance. So overall, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo.

Climb score: 4.4/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks around the middle. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 23.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~86% 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. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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.

On the gravel side of things, with geometry that’s fairly neutral, at 4.4/10 for aerodynamics, it prioritizes confidence and control over drag reduction with less emphasis on airflow tricks. In everyday language, it’s more about stability and everyday comfort than cutting through the wind. Tyres around 45mm are clearly aimed at comfort and control, and that usually adds some drag in the wind. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. In real riding, it usually feels steady and comfortable, with less advantage on open flats or into a headwind.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. That's driven by bar height comes out ~89 mm below the saddle (large), with about 540 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. Expect a lean angle around 38 degrees.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical. At the same time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 6.7/10 for comfort, so it feels nicely smooth out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 48 mm tires on 700c wheels, and wider tires let you drop pressure a touch, which smooths out rough pavement on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~38°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This bike is comfortable on gravel roads and unpaved back roads, and it still rides well on tarmac. The tire size is around 45 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.