VAULT GRX

On paved roads, the rating is mostly about fast cruising and how the setup supports higher speeds. In comparison with more aero-focused bikes, this build is shaped by wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, aerodynamics that help it hold speed once you're rolling, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. In day-to-day use, it's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits.

On steep roads, it comes in at 2.1/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. The easiest gear is on the tall side for proper hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 31.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~28% 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. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. 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, sitting at 4.5/10 for aero, on 40mm-ish tyres, it keeps decent wind efficiency without becoming a specialist so it sits comfortably in the all-rounder lane. In everyday language, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The gravel tag is a useful clue for how wind efficiency ranks among the priorities. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. The wheels are on the shallower side (around 22mm), so frame shapes and position likely matter more than wheel depth here. That wheel depth is more all-round than purely aero-focused. Tyres around 40mm are clearly aimed at comfort and control, and that usually adds some drag in the wind. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Because bar height comes out ~85 mm below the saddle (large), with about 555 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. Estimated lean is about 36 degrees.

What drives the fit flexibility here: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time. Plus, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. So we classify it as Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 6.0/10, which usually translates to a fairly neutral 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.

It’s hard to see the value at this asking price. 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 71% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 15% of them. Quick reference: €5.774 listed versus about €3.369 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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.