CGR AL e – Sport, Shimano Tiagra

This road-speed measure focuses on efficient pace on asphalt, where drag and rolling resistance matter most. The setup that matters most here is wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, aerodynamics that help it hold speed once you're rolling, a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value, and a more tucked riding position that cuts wind resistance.

Climbing rating: 2.6/10. Within e-road bikes, it ranks below average. On longer climbs, the gearing lands on the tall side. That lowest gear comes out around 28.7 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~33% 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. The motor support helps you keep rolling when the slope kicks up. 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.

Seen as a gravel option, aero-wise, at 4.2/10, it’s more about composure than wind efficiency so the speed payoff comes more from pacing than aero help. 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. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. It’s built for ease and control, not for squeezing out speed against the wind.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. That's driven by you get a moderate drop: roughly 68 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 551 mm of stretch forward (long). Expect a lean angle around 33 degrees.

Fit flexibility summary: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time - Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. So we classify it as Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 5.9/10, which usually translates to a fairly neutral ride. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. It’s running about 40 mm tires on 700c wheels, and wider tires let you drop pressure a touch, which smooths out rough pavement on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~33°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This looks like a typical market price for the spec. 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 52% of listings). Quick reference: €3.369 listed versus about €3.152 for a comparable build. Bottom line: it’s a normal deal — not amazing, not terrible.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. Tires around 40 mm are well suited for gravel roads and unpaved connectors. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.