Planet X Pro Carbon SRAM Rival AXS

For road bikes, the speed score favors setups that waste less energy at higher speeds. The strongest influences are narrow road tires that keep resistance low, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. Put simply, it's one of the more speed-focused builds in its group.

How it climbs: 3.6/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. It has a reasonably easy low gear for steady climbing. The easiest gear works out to about 26.2 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~67% versus similar bikes. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

From a race-focused perspective, with a 7.3/10 aero score, it’s aero-aware without going extreme so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. In everyday language, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Tyres around 25mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. Because bars are around 100 mm lower than the saddle, which is a large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 563 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 39 degrees.

In Road, Overall, it falls into Adjustable. This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical. Plus, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 2.2/10 — on a real ride it feels stiff-feeling. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. It’s running about 25 mm tires on 700c wheels, and you feel more of the road texture with narrow tires on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~39°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the spec estimate, it comes in about 21% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 85% of listings. To anchor it: price €3.131 versus an estimated €3.939 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. Tires around 25 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.