APOLLO GRAVEL

It tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. The main reasons are wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, aerodynamics that help it hold speed once you're rolling, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed.

Overall on climbs: 4.4/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out around the middle. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. That lowest gear comes out around 23.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~86% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

From a gravel perspective, rated 4.5/10 for aero, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone 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. Its gravel label helps explain the balance between speed, comfort, and versatility. Tyres around 40mm are clearly aimed at comfort and control, and that usually adds some drag in the wind. 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.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

What affects adjustability on this bike: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width - Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Net result: Adjustable.

This scores 6.0/10 for comfort, so it feels fairly neutral out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as 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 5/10), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 56% of listings). To anchor it: price €1.899 versus an estimated €1.766 for a similar build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

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.