GRIT 220

This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. This means it trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. The biggest contributors are wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, aerodynamics that help it hold speed once you're rolling, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Climb score: 3.9/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. On longer climbs, the gearing lands on the easy side. That lowest gear comes out around 25.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~73% 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 can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. 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.

From a gravel perspective, that 4.8/10 aero rating suggests that it’s built to be well-rounded in the wind and it doesn’t force a specialist aero posture. In everyday language, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. That tyre width leans toward grip and stability first, with a small aero penalty at speed. 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. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. Fit flexibility summary: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. Also, Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work.

Comfort comes out to 6.0/10, which usually translates to a fairly neutral ride. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. It’s running about 40 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.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 26% 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 88% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.499 versus an estimated €2.016 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

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. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.