Gold STC Force D2 Etap AXS Tailormade

It's quick enough for most rides, but not a pure fastest-possible build. For road bikes, this score reflects how easily the bike carries speed on smooth tarmac. The biggest contributors 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.

Climbing rating: 2.7/10. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. The low gear is workable, but not super easy on steep ramps. That lowest gear comes out around 28.6 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~43% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. 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 an endurance setup, with more integrated details, sitting at 6.5/10 for aero, it lands in the ‘do-most-things-well’ aero zone so it works well across lots of riding. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Its endurance label helps explain the balance between speed, comfort, and versatility. Details like hidden cables and a cleaner cockpit can add up to small aero gains at speed. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Comfort fit - less tuck and easier on neck and shoulders. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

In Road, Fit flexibility summary: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Hidden cables usually add a little friction when you swap bars or stems, From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses, and System terms found in the spec text include: SMR. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 5.1/10, which usually translates to a moderately comfortable ride. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

For the spec, this feels competitively priced. 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. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 71% of listings. To anchor it: price €5.600 versus an estimated €5.770 for a similar build. Bottom line: it compares well against similar bikes.

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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.