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It's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits. On asphalt, it's mainly a question of resistance and efficiency, and that's what the score summarizes. What pushes it in this direction is wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, aerodynamics that help it hold speed once you're rolling, a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding, and a more tucked riding position that cuts wind...

Climb score: 3.9/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. The easiest gear works out to about 25.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~73% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Seen as a gravel option, an aero score of 4.5/10 means that it’s aero-aware without going extreme so it feels versatile, not single-purpose. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. It feels this way because handlebar height is roughly 56 mm lower than the saddle (moderate drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 531 mm (long). Expect a lean angle around 32 degrees. Gravel setups typically avoid an extreme tuck for stability.

In Road, Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Why this fit flexibility rating: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, A proprietary post often means fewer off-the-shelf alternatives. Also, Adjustable geometry gives extra options beyond just contact points.

Ride comfort is 5.9/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. 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, torso ~32°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 spec estimate, it comes in about 14% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 78% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.099 versus an estimated €2.450 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. Tires around 40 mm are well suited for gravel roads and unpaved connectors. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.