RAISE 15 CW

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. The strongest influences are all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. All else equal, it lands in the middle: capable pace, but not optimized for outright speed.

If your rides include hills, it rates 1.1/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, it sits near the bottom. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 41.3 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~2% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. 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.

For a race-focused build, rated 7.8/10 for aero, with geometry that’s more tucked, it’s built to waste less energy pushing air so it tends to hold speed efficiently. The short version is: it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. Its race label helps explain the balance between speed, comfort, and versatility. Rims around 45mm are more of an all-round choice than a pure aero choice. This looks like a practical wheel choice rather than a max-aero choice. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. When you’re riding quickly, this kind of design can feel easier to keep rolling at the same speed.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. It feels this way because bars are around 134 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 563 mm (long). You'll likely be near 45 degrees of lean.

This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, and Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work. Net result: Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 3.4/10 for comfort, so it feels quite direct out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 30 mm tires on 700c wheels, and it softens the edges a little, without feeling plush on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is race-leaning (posture 7/10, torso ~45°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. 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.