VAULT Team Force/X01 Wide Range w/ Carbon Wheels

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. Several build choices play a role, including wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. That's why it trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. Some specs are missing, so parts of the estimate lean on typical defaults.

Climb score: 4.6/10. Within Road bikes, it lands around the middle. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 23.3 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~91% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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.

Category-wise (gravel), at 4.5/10 for aerodynamics, with a fairly neutral fit, it aims for usable speed without big trade-offs so it’s more efficient than it looks once you’re rolling. 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. The wheels are on the shallower side (around 23mm), so frame shapes and position likely matter more than wheel depth here. These wheels lean more toward stability and versatility than pure aero. Tyres around 40mm are clearly aimed at comfort and control, and that usually adds some drag in the wind. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Because there's about 85 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 555 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Plan for roughly 36 degrees of lean.

Why this fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Also, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

Comfort comes out to 6.0/10, which usually translates to a balanced ride. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. 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 6/10, torso ~36°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. 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 75% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 13% of them. Quick reference: €9.082 listed versus about €5.178 for a comparable 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. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.