SOOT 70

For road bikes, this score reflects how easily the bike carries speed on smooth tarmac. The biggest contributors are a heavier build, a mass profile that isn't optimized for punchy acceleration, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. Add it all up and you get a clear tilt toward speed or toward utility.

Overall on climbs: 4.9/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels tall. That lowest gear comes out around 31.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~28% of them. “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. With roughly 10.7 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. 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.

Seen as a gravel option, that 4.7/10 aero rating suggests that with a cleaner-looking front end, it’s tuned for mixed riding rather than pure aero focus so it works well across lots of riding. 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. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

In Road, Why this fit flexibility rating: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly. At the same time, Standard seatpost sizing improves compatibility for different setbacks and lengths. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

Comfort comes out to 5.7/10, which usually translates to a fairly neutral ride. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. It’s running about 39 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 balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 43% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 96% of listings. Quick reference: €1.994 listed versus about €3.479 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. The tire size is around 38 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.