765 GRAVEL RS FLINT HILLS Edition

It trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. The strongest influences are a fairly average weight, a lighter-feeling mass profile that helps on accelerations and tempo climbs, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Climbing rating: 9.1/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 22.5 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~93% of them. “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. Weight is around 9.4 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

Rated 4.5/10 for aero, it’s tuned for mixed riding rather than pure aero focus so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. This is mainly because there's about 78 mm of drop to the bars (moderate), with roughly 544 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Plan for roughly 35 degrees of lean. Gravel geometry often balances comfort and control over rough surfaces.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Another point: A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 5.9/10 — on a real ride it feels moderately comfortable. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 40 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, torso ~35°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This looks expensive compared with similar bikes. 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 comparison, it sits roughly 166% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 3% of them. To anchor it: price €8.000 versus an estimated €3.005 for a similar build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This bike is comfortable on gravel roads and unpaved back roads, and it still rides well on tarmac. The tire size is around 40 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.