Planet X London Road Shimano GRX RX810

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 all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

If your rides include hills, it rates 3.8/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. The easiest gear leans spin-friendly when it tilts up. The easiest gear works out to about 25.7 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~70% versus similar bikes. 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.

Coming in at 4.7/10 on aero, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone without demanding big compromises elsewhere. Put simply, 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. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because bar height comes out ~105 mm below the saddle (large), with about 553 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. Expect a lean angle around 40 degrees. Gravel setups typically avoid an extreme tuck for stability.

A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. Plus, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. So we classify it as Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 4.5/10 — on a real ride it feels balanced. That’s why it’s labeled Firm. It’s running about 32 mm tires on 700c wheels, and it softens the edges a little, without feeling plush on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~40°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 41% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 96% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.622 versus an estimated €2.765 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is made for mixed routes: pavement plus smooth dirt or hardpack. Tires around 32 mm are a good middle ground for varied surfaces. Even though it’s tagged Gravel, the spec pushes it toward All Road.