Grizl CF SL 8 1by

It trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. On asphalt, it's mainly a question of resistance and efficiency, and that's what the score summarizes. It trends this way because of a fairly average weight, a lighter-feeling mass profile that helps on accelerations and tempo climbs, very wide tires that create extra drag, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Climbing rating: 9.9/10. Within Road bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 18.0 gear inches. For the low gear, it’s right at the easy end — easier than about ~99% of 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 9.3 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. 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.

Seen as a gravel option, with ~45mm tyres, aero-wise, at 4.2/10, aero isn’t the headline priority so it’ll feel calm and steady rather than ‘free speed’ fast. The short version is: it’s more about stability and everyday comfort than cutting through the wind. 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. These wheels lean more toward stability and versatility than pure aero. Tyres around 45mm are clearly aimed at comfort and control, and that usually adds some drag in the wind. That typically translates to easy, confidence-inspiring riding rather than chasing speed in the wind.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. It feels this way because you get a large drop: roughly 90 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 571 mm of stretch forward (long). Expect a lean angle around 37 degrees. Gravel setups typically avoid an extreme tuck for stability. Spacer height is roughly 16 mm.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability; Multiple offset or setback options help you dial in your saddle position. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 6.5/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 45 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 keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 spec estimate, it comes in about 14% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 77% of listings. Quick reference: €3.149 listed versus about €3.647 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.