Taïga EXP 2

It trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. The biggest contributors are very wide tires that create extra drag, a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding, and a more tucked riding position that cuts wind resistance.

If your rides include hills, it rates 5.9/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, it lands around the middle. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 19.3 gear inches. For the low gear, it’s right at the easy end — easier than about ~96% of similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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.

From a gravel perspective, coming in at 4.7/10 on aero, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The gravel category also hints at the intent behind the design. This geometry supports a comfort-friendly position, which usually costs a little in aerodynamics at speed. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. You get this posture because bars are around 27 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very small drop, and the forward stretch measures around 515 mm (medium). You'll likely be near 26 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 21 mm.

Net result: Adjustable. Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Internal cable routing can slow down fit-related part changes, and A dropper makes it easier to shift between climbing and descending positions. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 6.4/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is upright (posture 4/10), which takes pressure off your hands and back, which usually feels more relaxed.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the spec estimate, it comes in about 15% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 80% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.719 versus an estimated €3.218 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. It’s listed as Gravel, but the parts point more toward Natural Trails.