Croix De Fer 20 Flat Bar

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. The setup that matters most here is wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, aerodynamics that help it hold speed once you're rolling, a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value, and a more tucked riding position that cuts wind resistance.

Uphill performance score: 4.4/10. Within Road bikes, it sits around the middle. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. The easiest gear works out to about 23.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~86% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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.

Looking at it as a gravel setup, coming in at 4.5/10 on aero, it aims for usable speed without big trade-offs so it won’t hold you back on normal fast riding. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The gravel category also hints at the intent behind the design. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. This is mainly because there's about 63 mm of drop to the bars (moderate), with roughly 554 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Plan for roughly 32 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~19 mm.

In Road / Gravel, Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Also, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 5.9/10, which usually translates to a fairly neutral ride. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 40 mm tires on 700c wheels, and extra tire volume helps mute vibration and small bumps on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~32°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This looks like strong value, even if it’s not the absolute cheapest listing. 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). Based on the spec estimate, it comes in about 10% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 73% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.622 versus an estimated €1.803 for a similar build. Bottom line: it compares well against similar bikes.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. The tire size is around 40 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.