Van Nicholas Yukon Disc Shimano 105 R7100 Disc 12-spd

This road-focused speed score is primarily about smooth-surface momentum and top-end efficiency. In real riding, it sits toward the faster end for comparable bikes. What pushes it in this direction is narrow road tires that keep resistance low, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Uphill performance score: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. The easiest gear works out to about 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. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

From an endurance perspective, scoring 6.6/10 on aero, it’s aero-aware without going extreme so it sits comfortably in the all-rounder lane. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Tyres around 25mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. This is mainly because there's about 86 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 543 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Expect a lean angle around 37 degrees. Endurance geometry usually trades some tuck for all-day comfort.

In Road, Net result: Adjustable. This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Another point: Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 3.0/10 — on a real ride it feels quite direct. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. It’s running about 25 mm tires on 700c wheels, and narrow tires usually mean higher pressure, so more buzz comes through on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~37°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This sits around the normal range for similar bikes. 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’s about 12% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 56% of listings). Quick reference: €3.951 listed versus about €3.538 for a comparable build. Bottom line: it’s a normal deal — not amazing, not terrible.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. The tire size is around 25 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. It’s listed as Endurance, but the setup aligns better with Road Only.