ZwiftBikes
Back to all routes

Box Hill

London

ClimbCat 4 Dynamic physics

Length

3.0 km

Elevation

129 m

Avg grade

4.3%

Also appears on:Greater London 8, The London Pretzel, London PRL Half, London Loop, London PRL FULL, London Uprising, Greater London Loop, London 8

What's the fastest bike for the Box Hill climb?

Based on our physics model, the Specialized Aethos S-Works with Princeton Wake 6560 White is currently the fastest verified combo for the Box Hill climb in London, finishing in 9:23 (~19.2 km/h).

Dynamic physics model active
Dynamic physics is active. The segment is simulated after a 2km flat warmup so the timed portion starts at realistic speed, matching how a Zwift/Strava segment is actually entered (never from a standing start).
How this recommendation works
Combos are ranked by an estimated time for this segment alone, computed from a simplified physics model (your weight, height & power, the segment's real length/gradient, and each combo's aerodynamic drag and weight) rather than the match score alone. The segment is simulated after a flat warmup so it starts at realistic speed, matching how a real Zwift/Strava segment is entered. Bike frame and wheelset aero/climb ratings come from real ZwiftInsider bot speed-test data where available (look for the 'verified' badge) - otherwise they're a name-based heuristic estimate. None of this is official Zwift telemetry, so treat results as directionally useful, not exact.

Best bike & wheel combo for this segment

Only show verified frames/wheels
Only show items in my garage(edit garage)
(edit profile)
1

Specialized Aethos S-Works

Princeton Wake 6560 White

93

match score

Est. finish time: 9:23(19.2 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 93
2

Specialized Aethos S-Works

Enve SES 4.5 PRO

91

match score

+0.58s slower(19.1 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 91
3

Specialized Aethos S-Works

Princeton Alta 3532

95

match score

+0.67s slower(19.1 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 95
4

Specialized Tarmac SL9

Princeton Wake 6560 White

85

match score

+1.54s slower(19.1 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 85
5

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Princeton Wake 6560 White

85

match score

+1.59s slower(19.1 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 85
6

Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team

Princeton Wake 6560 White

85

match score

+1.65s slower(19.1 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 85
7

Specialized Tarmac SL9

Enve SES 4.5 PRO

83

match score

+2.02s slower(19.1 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 83
8

Cannondale SuperSix Evo LAB71

Princeton Wake 6560 White

84

match score

+2.02s slower(19.1 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 84
9

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Enve SES 4.5 PRO

83

match score

+2.08s slower(19.1 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style All-round wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Climbing: 83