Teammachine R 01 FOUR

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. Against lighter, narrower-tire builds, this build is shaped by 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. When you push the pace, it leans strongly toward pace compared with similar bikes.

Uphill performance score: 1.8/10. Within Road bikes, it sits near the bottom. You may find yourself pushing a bit more on steeper grades. The easiest gear works out to about 32.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~18% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

As a race-focused bike, sitting at 8.2/10 for aero, on a 26mm tyre setup, aero intent is clearly part of the package so it rewards steady fast riding. The short version is: it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. The race tag is a useful clue for how wind efficiency ranks among the priorities. Rims around 50mm are more of an all-round choice than a pure aero choice. That wheel depth is more all-round than purely aero-focused. Tyres around 26mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. In real riding, it tends to reward holding speed: the faster you go, the more the aero design helps.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. Because you get a large drop: roughly 99 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 569 mm of stretch forward (long). You'll likely be near 39 degrees of lean.

Net result: Limited Adjustment. Why this fit flexibility rating: The bar and stem are integrated as one unit, so changing reach or bar height is more restrictive, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Also, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals.

Ride comfort is 2.5/10 — on a real ride it feels harsh on rough surfaces. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. It’s running about 26 mm tires on 700c wheels, and you feel more of the road texture with narrow tires on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~39°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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’s about 14% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 57% of listings). Quick reference: €9.450 listed versus about €8.265 for a comparable build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. Tires around 26 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.