RAISE 20

This road-focused speed score is primarily about smooth-surface momentum and top-end efficiency. The main reasons 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. In combination, they decide how the bike feels when rolling along.

Uphill performance score: 2.8/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is moderate. Your easiest gear lands around 28.6 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~47% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer 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.

For a race-focused build, aero-wise, at 7.6/10, it’s built to waste less energy pushing air especially once speeds rise. What that means on the road is: it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—race is part of that story. A lower, longer stance usually helps you ride more efficiently in the wind once speed picks up. Tyres around 28mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. In real riding, it tends to reward holding speed: the faster you go, the more the aero design helps.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. 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). Plan for roughly 45 degrees of lean.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Another point: Internal cable routing can slow down fit-related part changes. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 2.9/10, which usually translates to a firm ride. So it’s tagged Firm overall. It’s running about 28 mm tires on 700c wheels, and you feel more of the road texture with narrow tires 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 best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. The tire size is around 28 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.