RENEGADE C1

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. Relative to performance-oriented builds, this build is shaped by a fairly average weight, a lighter-feeling mass profile that helps on accelerations and tempo climbs, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

If your rides include hills, it rates 4.7/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, this comes out around the middle. On steep gradients, you’ll be grinding more than spinning. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 38.1 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~3% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 8.6 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. 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, rated 5.2/10 for aero, with a cleaner-looking front end, it’s a practical middle ground so it works well across lots of riding. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Tyres around 37mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. You get this posture because the cockpit sits 89 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~542 mm (long). Plan for roughly 37 degrees of lean. Gravel setups typically avoid an extreme tuck for stability.

In Road / Gravel, Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. What drives the fit flexibility here: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly. At the same time, The seatmast design limits compatibility and reduces easy fit changes. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 5.3/10 — on a real ride it feels moderately comfortable. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 37 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 ~37°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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’s about 9% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 54% of listings). Quick reference: €3.999 listed versus about €3.666 for a comparable build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the category.

This bike is made for mixed routes: pavement plus smooth dirt or hardpack. Tires around 37 mm are a good middle ground for varied surfaces. Even though it’s tagged Gravel, the spec pushes it toward All Road.