TCR, Advanced 0 AXS

It's designed for a mix of riding rather than top-end pace. This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. The setup that matters most here is 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.

Climb score: 3.9/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. It has a reasonably easy low gear for steady climbing. Your easiest gear lands around 24.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~74% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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.

On the race-focused side of things, with geometry that’s more tucked, at 7.6/10 for aerodynamics, it’s in the fast-road aero territory especially once speeds rise. Put simply, it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—race is part of that story. This setup supports a more race-leaning posture, helping you present less of your body to the wind. Tyres around 25mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. On flatter roads and into headwinds, this kind of setup often feels noticeably quicker than more comfort-first designs.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. It feels this way because there's about 123 mm of drop to the bars (very large), with roughly 570 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Plan for roughly 43 degrees of lean.

In Road, Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. At the same time, Aero or proprietary posts often restrict how easily you can change fit parts. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 2.7/10, which usually translates to a more responsive than cushy ride. So it’s tagged Firm overall. It’s running about 27 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 race-leaning (posture 7/10, torso ~43°), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 29% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 89% of listings. Quick reference: €3.835 listed versus about €5.418 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. Tires around 28 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.