RENTAL GRAVEL BIKE RC 120

It's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits. For road riding, the score leans toward outright pace rather than comfort-first priorities. The biggest contributors are a heavier build, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed.

Uphill performance score: 10.0/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 13.5 gear inches. For the low gear, it’s right at the easy end — easier than about ~100% of similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With roughly 10.9 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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.

For a gravel build, scoring 4.7/10 on aero, it’s an all-round aero level so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Gravel geometry often balances comfort and control over rough surfaces. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time; The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

Ride comfort is 5.6/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 38 mm tires on 700c wheels, and wider tires let you drop pressure a touch, which smooths out rough pavement on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. 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 67% 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 100% of listings. Quick reference: €729 listed versus about €2.201 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is comfortable on gravel roads and unpaved back roads, and it still rides well on tarmac. The tire size is around 38 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.