R RAYMON GravelRay 4.0

For road bikes, the speed score favors setups that waste less energy at higher speeds. In contrast to speed-optimized builds, 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 more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. That's why it trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality.

Climb score: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 27.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~58% 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. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

As a gravel bike, with a 4.5/10 aero score, on 40mm-ish tyres, it’s built to be well-rounded in the wind 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. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Gravel geometry often balances comfort and control over rough surfaces. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Plus, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Net result: Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 6.0/10 — on a real ride it feels moderately comfortable. 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 5/10), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. 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: €1.111 listed versus about €1.479 for a comparable build. Some manufacturer details aren’t fully published, so use this as a helpful direction rather than a final verdict. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. The tire size is unknown in this entry, so the surface range is based on the clearest available signals. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.