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.

On steep roads, it comes in at 3.8/10. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. It has a reasonably easy low gear for steady climbing. Your easiest gear lands around 25.7 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~70% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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.

In gravel terms, that 4.7/10 aero rating suggests that it balances some streamlining with versatility so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. The short version is: 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 32mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because bar height comes out ~100 mm below the saddle (large), with about 558 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. Expect a lean angle around 39 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.

This scores 4.5/10 for comfort, so it feels moderately comfortable out on the road. So it’s tagged Firm overall. It’s running about 32 mm tires on 700c wheels, and there’s a bit of cushion, but it still rides fairly direct on rough pavement on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~39°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 25% 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 87% of listings. Quick reference: €2.076 listed versus about €2.765 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This setup works well when your ride switches between tarmac and easy unpaved sections. The tire size is around 32 mm, which supports mixed routes without feeling slow on road. Even though it’s tagged Gravel, the spec pushes it toward All Road.