HOBOOTLEG EASY TRAVEL – SWORD 2×10

This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. All else equal, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. Most of the story comes from wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, aerodynamics that help it hold speed once you're rolling, a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed, and a more tucked riding position that cuts wind...

Climbing rating: 4.8/10. Within Road bikes, it sits around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 22.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~94% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

Category-wise (touring), that 4.2/10 aero rating suggests that given a fairly neutral posture, it leans toward real-world stability first with less emphasis on airflow tricks. In everyday language, it’s more about stability and everyday comfort than cutting through the wind. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. It’s built for ease and control, not for squeezing out speed against the wind.

Comfort fit - less tuck and easier on neck and shoulders. Because bars are around 64 mm lower than the saddle, which is a moderate drop, and the forward stretch measures around 554 mm (long). You'll likely be near 33 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 25 mm.

In Road / Touring, Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Plus, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices.

This scores 5.5/10 for comfort, so it feels fairly neutral out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 35 mm tires on 700c wheels, and extra tire volume helps mute vibration and small bumps on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~33°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

Overall, this feels reasonably priced. 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’s about 10% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 48% of listings). To anchor it: price €1.838 versus an estimated €1.669 for a similar build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This setup works well when your ride switches between tarmac and easy unpaved sections. The tire size is around 35 mm, which supports mixed routes without feeling slow on road. It’s listed as Touring, but the setup aligns better with All Road.