GRIT 440

This road-speed measure focuses on efficient pace on asphalt, where drag and rolling resistance matter most. 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. As a result, it's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed.

Uphill performance score: 3.9/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. The easiest gear leans spin-friendly when it tilts up. That lowest gear comes out around 25.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~73% for low-gear climbing. “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. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

Category-wise (gravel), with ~40mm tyres, at 4.6/10 for aerodynamics, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone so it sits comfortably in the all-rounder lane. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The gravel tag is a useful clue for how wind efficiency ranks among the priorities. That tyre width leans toward grip and stability first, with a small aero penalty at speed. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time; Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability.

This scores 6.0/10 for comfort, so it feels balanced out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as 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 balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 58% of listings). Quick reference: €3.449 listed versus about €3.245 for a comparable build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This bike is ready for gravel roads while staying efficient on paved stretches. The tire size is around 40 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.