Defy Advanced E+ Elite 0

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. On an e-bike, the motor helps, but the bike's rolling setup still matters - this rating captures that side of speed. The main reasons are all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On paper, aero efficiency is a major part of the speed feel here.

How it climbs: 1.1/10. Within e-road bikes, it lands near the bottom. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. Your easiest gear lands around 103.5 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~1% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

From an endurance perspective, with a 5.9/10 aero score, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—endurance is part of that story. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. This tyre size generally plays nicely with aero goals compared with very wide all-road tyres. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. Because bars are around 99 mm lower than the saddle, which is a large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 553 mm (long). Expect a lean angle around 39 degrees. Endurance geometry usually trades some tuck for all-day comfort.

That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier, Aero or proprietary posts often restrict how easily you can change fit parts. At the same time, More setback choices usually mean a wider fit window. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 4.1/10 for comfort, so it feels more responsive than cushy out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Firm. 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 neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~39°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

The price looks hard to justify versus similar options. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 35% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 8% of them. To anchor it: price €11.025 versus an estimated €8.144 for a similar build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

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. Even though it’s tagged Endurance, the spec pushes it toward Road Only.