SOOT 90

It's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits. For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. The setup that matters most here is wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, aerodynamics that help it hold speed once you're rolling, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

If your rides include hills, it rates 2.1/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. The easiest gear is on the tall side for proper hills. The easiest gear works out to about 31.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~28% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

In gravel terms, with a cleaner-looking front end, coming in at 4.7/10 on aero, it lands in the ‘do-most-things-well’ aero zone so it won’t hold you back on normal fast riding. In everyday language, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—gravel is part of that story. Rims around 32mm are more of an all-round choice than a pure aero choice. This looks like a practical wheel choice rather than a max-aero choice. Tyres around 38mm are clearly aimed at comfort and control, and that usually adds some drag in the wind. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Comfort fit - less tuck and easier on neck and shoulders. Based on full geometry data.

In Road, Overall, it falls into Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: 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, A standard round seatpost size gives you many options for fit and replacements.

This scores 5.7/10 for comfort, so it feels balanced out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. 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 keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 32% 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 92% of listings. Quick reference: €2.729 listed versus about €4.034 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. Tires around 38 mm are well suited for gravel roads and unpaved connectors. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.