Aeroad CFR MACH874

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. The biggest contributors are a very light build, a lighter-feeling mass profile that helps on accelerations and tempo climbs, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. Under the hood, aero efficiency is a major part of the speed feel here.

How it climbs: 6.1/10. Within Road bikes, it lands around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels tall. 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. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. With about 7.1 kg under you, it has a nice advantage when gravity is the main enemy. 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.

Category-wise (aero), coming in at 9.1/10 on aero, it’s designed around going fast in exposed conditions so the faster you ride, the more it shows. Put simply, it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. A lower, longer stance usually helps you ride more efficiently in the wind once speed picks up. That tyre width is common on performance road builds and tends to suit aero goals. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. The faster you ride, the more this aero focus tends to show up in how it holds speed.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. That's driven by there's about 98 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 572 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Plan for roughly 38 degrees of lean. Aero intent typically nudges you into a sleeker position.

In Road, So we classify it as Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system; Micro-adjust or 2-bolt clamping helps fine-tune saddle tilt and position.

Ride comfort is 2.7/10 — on a real ride it feels quite direct. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 27 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 neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~38°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This looks like a high asking price for the build level. 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 58% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 30% of listings). To anchor it: price €12.600 versus an estimated €7.958 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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.