Headlands 2

On asphalt, it's mainly a question of resistance and efficiency, and that's what the score summarizes. That's why it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. The biggest contributors are very wide tires that create extra drag and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. This tends to matter most on flats and gentle climbs, where rolling resistance and weight dominate.

Overall on climbs: 4.1/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks around the middle. The easiest gear leans spin-friendly when it tilts up. That lowest gear comes out around 24.5 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~78% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. 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.

On the gravel side of things, aero-wise, at 4.6/10, it lands in the ‘do-most-things-well’ aero zone without demanding big compromises elsewhere. What that means on the road is: 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. Tyres around 44mm 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.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. Because bars are around 86 mm lower than the saddle, which is a large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 549 mm (long). You'll likely be near 37 degrees of lean. Gravel setups typically avoid an extreme tuck for stability.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical - Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

Ride comfort is 6.4/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 44 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 ~37°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This doesn’t look like the best deal once you compare it to similar builds. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 29% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 39% of listings). Quick reference: €3.460 listed versus about €2.678 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. The tire size is around 44 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.