SOOT 80

This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. Compared with comfort-biased setups, this build is shaped by a heavier build, a mass profile that isn't optimized for punchy acceleration, very wide tires that create extra drag, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

How it climbs: 7.4/10. Within Road bikes, it lands above average. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 23.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~86% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. At about 10.7 kg, it’s in a normal range, so gearing matters more than weight swings here. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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.

From a gravel perspective, scoring 4.7/10 on aero, with ~40mm tyres, it aims for usable speed without big trade-offs 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. Tyres around 40mm are clearly aimed at comfort and control, and that usually adds some drag in the wind. Details like hidden cables and a cleaner cockpit can add up to small aero gains at speed. 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. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

Net result: Adjustable. What drives the fit flexibility here: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work, and Round, standard seatposts are generally easier to adjust and swap.

This scores 6.2/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 41 mm tires on 700c wheels, and wider tires let you drop pressure a touch, which smooths out rough pavement on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 18% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 82% of listings. Quick reference: €2.414 listed versus about €2.959 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. Tires around 40 mm are well suited for gravel roads and unpaved connectors. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.