Grail 6

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. What pushes it in this direction is a heavier build, a lighter-feeling mass profile that helps on accelerations and tempo climbs, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Climb score: 7.9/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out above average. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 23.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~86% versus similar bikes. “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. Weight is around 9.9 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

Sitting at 4.4/10 for aero, it leans toward real-world stability first so the speed payoff comes more from pacing than aero help. In everyday language, it’s more about stability and everyday comfort than cutting through the wind. Its gravel 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. The wheels are on the shallower side (around 25mm), so frame shapes and position likely matter more than wheel depth here. That wheel depth is more all-round than purely aero-focused. Tyres around 40mm are clearly aimed at comfort and control, and that usually adds some drag in the wind. It’s built for ease and control, not for squeezing out speed against the wind.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. It feels this way because the cockpit sits 91 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~572 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 37 degrees. Gravel setups typically avoid an extreme tuck for stability.

Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical. Also, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 5.9/10 for comfort, so it feels moderately comfortable out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. It’s running about 40 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 ~37°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 32% 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 92% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.699 versus an estimated €2.491 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is comfortable on gravel roads and unpaved back roads, and it still rides well on tarmac. Tires around 40 mm are well suited for gravel roads and unpaved connectors. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.