Aerfast3 Comp Disc SRAM Rival D1 AXS Quarq 2×12

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. It ends up here thanks to a light setup, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. Net effect: the bike either carries speed well or feels like more work to keep it rolling.

Uphill performance score: 6.3/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks around the middle. You may find yourself pushing a bit more on steeper grades. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 29.7 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~37% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. At roughly 7.9 kg, it’s on the lighter side, which helps when the climb drags on. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. 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 an aero build, on ~32mm wheels, aero-wise, at 8.4/10, it tends to shine more on flats and into headwinds particularly on flatter, wind-exposed sections. In everyday language, it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. Rims around 32mm are more of an all-round choice than a pure aero choice. That wheel depth is more all-round than purely aero-focused. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. When you’re riding quickly, this kind of design can feel easier to keep rolling at the same speed.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. Aero-focused bikes often favor a lower, more tucked posture. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

In Road / Aero, Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width; The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. So we classify it as Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 2.5/10 for comfort, so it feels stiff-feeling out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. The posture is race-leaning (posture 7/10), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 43% 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 99% of listings. Quick reference: €3.569 listed versus about €6.254 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. The tire size is unknown in this entry, so the surface range is based on the clearest available signals. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.