6061 Black Label v2 Army Green

It's a balanced setup rather than a pure speed machine. When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. Key drivers include narrow road tires that keep resistance low, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance.

On steep roads, it comes in at 1.8/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out near the bottom. You may find yourself pushing a bit more on steeper grades. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 32.4 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~18% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. 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 track build, on a 23mm tyre setup, aero-wise, at 9.2/10, it’s built with a ‘race the wind’ mindset especially on fast flats and windy days. Put simply, it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. Its track label helps explain the balance between speed, comfort, and versatility. This tyre size generally plays nicely with aero goals compared with very wide all-road tyres. On fast flats and windy days, it’s built to feel like it wastes less energy pushing air.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

Net result: Adjustable. Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability, and Standard seatpost sizing improves compatibility for different setbacks and lengths. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 1.5/10 for comfort, so it feels very firm out on the road. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. It’s running about 23 mm tires on 700c wheels, and narrow tires usually mean higher pressure, so more buzz comes through on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is race-leaning (posture 8/10), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 58% 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 87% of listings. Quick reference: €699 listed versus about €1.661 for a comparable build. Not every spec detail is consistently published, so think of this as a strong hint rather than the last word. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. The tire size is around 23 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.