TCX, Advanced Pro 0

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. Key drivers include wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. Put simply, it prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace.

How it climbs: 2.5/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. You may find yourself pushing a bit more on steeper grades. Your easiest gear lands around 30.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~36% of them. “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. 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.

Looking at it as a cyclocross setup, sitting at 5.4/10 for aero, it’s a practical middle ground so it works well across lots of riding. In everyday language, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. This is mainly because the cockpit sits 106 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~557 mm (long). You'll likely be near 40 degrees of lean.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time, Because the seatpost is non-standard, you typically have fewer replacement and setback options. Also, Offset options make it easier to get the saddle where you need it. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

Ride comfort is 4.7/10 — on a real ride it feels balanced. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 33 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 6/10, torso ~40°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

It’s hard to see the value at this asking price. 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 37% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 26% of listings). To anchor it: price €6.000 versus an estimated €4.395 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. The tire size is around 33 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.