Substance VR

On asphalt, it's mainly a question of resistance and efficiency, and that's what the score summarizes. Compared with trail-speed specialists, this build is shaped by 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. As a result, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast.

On steep roads, it comes in at 6.1/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks around the middle. The easiest gear leans spin-friendly when it tilts up. The easiest gear works out to about 25.7 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~70% 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. Weight is around 11.0 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. 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.

In gravel terms, with a 4.7/10 aero score, with geometry that’s fairly neutral, it lands in the ‘do-most-things-well’ aero zone without demanding big compromises elsewhere. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The gravel tag is a useful clue for how wind efficiency ranks among the priorities. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. You get this posture because the cockpit sits 86 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~565 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 36 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 17 mm.

So we classify it as Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Internal cable routing can slow down fit-related part changes, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. At the same time, A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding.

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 6/10, torso ~36°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 46% 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 €1.095 versus an estimated €2.043 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. Tires around 40 mm are well suited for gravel roads and unpaved connectors. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.