SOOT 20

It's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits. For road bikes, this score reflects how easily the bike carries speed on smooth tarmac. The main reasons are very wide tires that create extra drag, aerodynamics that help it hold speed once you're rolling, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

How it climbs: 4.4/10. Within Road bikes, it sits around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 23.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~86% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Looking at it as a gravel setup, with ~40mm tyres, with a 4.7/10 aero score, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone so you get some benefit when the wind matters. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Its gravel label helps explain the balance between speed, comfort, and versatility. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. 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. Gravel geometry often balances comfort and control over rough surfaces. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

What affects adjustability on this bike: 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. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 6.2/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. It’s running about 41 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), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

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. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.