CCT Team Elite

It's quick enough for most rides, but not a pure fastest-possible build. On asphalt, it's mainly a question of resistance and efficiency, and that's what the score summarizes. The strongest influences are all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

How it climbs: 2.6/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is moderate. That lowest gear comes out around 28.7 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~40% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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.

In endurance terms, aero-wise, at 6.7/10, it’s a practical middle ground so it feels versatile, not single-purpose. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The endurance tag is a useful clue for how wind efficiency ranks among the priorities. This setup supports a more race-leaning posture, helping you present less of your body to the wind. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. You get this posture because bars are around 93 mm lower than the saddle, which is a large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 562 mm (long). You'll likely be near 38 degrees of lean.

Why this fit flexibility rating: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, With headset routing, adjustments often require more disassembly, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. Also, System terms found in the spec text include: ICR. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 5.0/10 for comfort, so it feels balanced out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is race-leaning (posture 7/10, torso ~38°), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

This setup is made for real-world roads with cracks and patches. The tire size is unknown in this entry, so the surface range is based on the clearest available signals. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.