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.

Climbing rating: 6.1/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out around the middle. The easiest gear leans spin-friendly when it tilts up. That lowest gear comes out around 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. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. 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.

As a gravel bike, coming in at 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. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. 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 93 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~558 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 38 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 18 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 moderately comfortable out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 40 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 6/10, torso ~38°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

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 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. Quick reference: €1.095 listed versus about €2.043 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. The tire size is around 40 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.