Avail AR 3

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. What pushes it in this direction is a heavier build, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Uphill performance score: 6.0/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels moderate. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 27.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~58% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 10.3 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

In endurance terms, with tyres around 32mm, aero-wise, at 6.0/10, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. The short version is: 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. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. This is mainly because the front end is moderate, with ~43 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a long stretch forward at ~521 mm. You'll likely be near 30 degrees of lean. Endurance bikes often keep the front end a bit higher for longer rides.

In Road, This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. At the same time, A proprietary or aero-shaped seatpost can limit compatibility and reduce easy swapping. Overall, it falls into Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 5.0/10 — on a real ride it feels moderately comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 32 mm tires on 700c wheels, and there’s a bit of cushion, but it still rides fairly direct on rough pavement on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is upright (posture 4/10), which makes long rides feel easier on the body.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 63% of listings). Quick reference: €1.450 listed versus about €1.395 for a comparable build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This setup is made for real-world roads with cracks and patches. Tires around 32 mm add comfort and grip when the road surface breaks up. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.