NCR AF 105 ROAD BIKE

It prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace. This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. What pushes it in this direction is a fairly average weight, a lighter-feeling mass profile that helps on accelerations and tempo climbs, very wide tires that create extra drag, and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright...

Climb score: 6.5/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out around the middle. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. That lowest gear comes out around 27.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~58% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With roughly 9.2 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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.

On the general road side of things, rated 6.2/10 for aero, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone so you get some benefit when the wind matters. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The general road tag is a useful clue for how wind efficiency ranks among the priorities. That tyre width is common on performance road builds and tends to suit aero goals. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical. Another point: Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability.

This scores 5.5/10 for comfort, so it feels balanced out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 39 mm tires on 700c wheels, and wider tires let you drop pressure a touch, which smooths out rough pavement on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 34% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 74% of listings. Quick reference: €1.217 listed versus about €1.840 for a comparable build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. Suspension travel is unknown in this entry, so the surface range uses the clearest available signals. Suspension type (Rigid) fits this kind of terrain.