RENEGADE C2

For road bikes, the speed score favors setups that waste less energy at higher speeds. In practice, it prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace. The main reasons are 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 3.9/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. Your easiest gear lands around 42.9 gear inches. This sits at the tough end — easier than only about ~2% of similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. With roughly 9.5 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

On the gravel side of things, on ~37mm tyres, scoring 4.9/10 on aero, it keeps decent wind efficiency without becoming a specialist so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. In everyday language, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Tyres around 37mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. 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. That's driven by the cockpit sits 89 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~542 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 37 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~19 mm.

This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Hidden cables usually add a little friction when you swap bars or stems; The seatmast design limits compatibility and reduces easy fit changes. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 5.3/10 — on a real ride it feels balanced. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. 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 balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

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 16% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 80% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.999 versus an estimated €3.587 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike sits between a pure road bike and a gravel bike for mixed-surface riding. Tires around 37 mm are a good middle ground for varied surfaces. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.