TCX Advanced Pro 2

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. As a result, it's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. What pushes it in this direction is 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.

How it climbs: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. The low gear is workable, but not super easy on steep ramps. That lowest gear comes out around 27.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~58% 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. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

On the cyclocross side of things, an aero score of 5.4/10 means that it’s a practical middle ground so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The cyclocross category also hints at the intent behind the design. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Tyres around 33mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. That's driven by handlebar height is roughly 100 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 557 mm (long). You'll likely be near 39 degrees of lean.

In Road / Cyclocross, So we classify it as Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Another point: This seatpost design is more specific than a round standard post, which reduces flexibility. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 4.7/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. 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. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. 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 22% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 85% of listings. Quick reference: €2.398 listed versus about €3.077 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. The tire size is around 33 mm, which gives grip and control on loose gravel. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.