Gavere

For road bikes, the speed score favors setups that waste less energy at higher speeds. The main reasons are a heavier build, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. In real riding, it prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace.

How it climbs: 5.2/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels tall. That lowest gear comes out around 28.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~38% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. With roughly 10.8 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

Seen as a gravel option, on 40mm-ish tyres, aero-wise, at 5.0/10, it’s built to be well-rounded in the wind 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. Tyres around 40mm are clearly aimed at comfort and control, and that usually adds some drag in the wind. Details like hidden cables and a cleaner cockpit can add up to small aero gains at speed. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. Because there's about 87 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 579 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). You'll likely be near 36 degrees of lean. Gravel geometry often balances comfort and control over rough surfaces. Spacer height is roughly 18 mm.

So it lands as Highly Adjustable. Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. Plus, Round, standard seatposts are generally easier to adjust and swap. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 6.0/10 for comfort, so it feels fairly neutral out on the road. 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 6/10, torso ~36°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 29% 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 90% of listings. Quick reference: €1.732 listed versus about €2.422 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. Tire size details aren’t available here, so the label follows the overall setup and category cues. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.