TCX, Advanced Pro 1

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. As a result, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. The setup that matters most here is wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

If your rides include hills, it rates 2.5/10 for climbing. 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. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~36% 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. 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.

From a cyclocross perspective, at 5.5/10 for aerodynamics, it’s aero-aware without going extreme so it won’t hold you back on normal fast riding. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either. Small setup choices (wheels, tyres, cockpit) can shift how aero it feels on the road.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because the cockpit sits 101 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~549 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 39 degrees.

In Road, Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, and A proprietary post often means fewer off-the-shelf alternatives. Net result: Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 4.7/10, which usually translates to a fairly neutral ride. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 33 mm tires on 700c wheels, and extra tire volume helps mute vibration and small bumps on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~39°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. 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 spec estimate, it comes in about 20% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 78% of listings. Quick reference: €3.417 listed versus about €4.267 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike is comfortable on gravel roads and unpaved back roads, and it still rides well on tarmac. Tires around 33 mm are well suited for gravel roads and unpaved connectors. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.