Nicasio 2

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. All else equal, it's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits. It ends up here thanks to 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.

How it climbs: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. The low gear is workable, but not super easy on steep ramps. The easiest gear works out to about 27.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~58% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

For a gravel build, rated 4.9/10 for aero, it’s tuned for mixed riding rather than pure aero focus so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. In everyday language, 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. Tyres around 35mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. This is mainly because bars are around 87 mm lower than the saddle, which is a large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 551 mm (long). Plan for roughly 37 degrees of lean. Gravel setups typically avoid an extreme tuck for stability.

In Road, So we classify it as Adjustable. Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical; Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 5.0/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. That’s why it’s labeled Firm. It’s running about 35 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 6/10, torso ~37°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 23% under the typical level for similar builds. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 86% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.699 versus an estimated €2.219 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is made for mixed routes: pavement plus smooth dirt or hardpack. The tire size is around 35 mm, which supports mixed routes without feeling slow on road. It’s listed as Gravel, but the setup aligns better with All Road.