Granite 4.0 Gravel Bike

It tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. The biggest contributors are a heavier build, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

If your rides include hills, it rates 5.6/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, this comes out around the middle. For hill work, the easiest gear is moderate. The easiest gear works out to about 27.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~58% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With roughly 11.0 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. 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.

As a gravel bike, at 4.9/10 for aerodynamics, it aims for usable speed without big trade-offs so you get some benefit when the wind matters. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Tyres around 32mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. 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.

So we classify it as Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. At the same time, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices.

This scores 4.6/10 for comfort, so it feels balanced out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Firm. 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 5/10), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 49% 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 97% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.262 versus an estimated €2.478 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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. It’s listed as Gravel, but the setup aligns better with All Road.