TCR, Advanced 0 PC

For road bikes, the speed score favors setups that waste less energy at higher speeds. The main reasons are 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. When you combine them, you can feel the difference most when you surge or climb at tempo.

On steep roads, it comes in at 2.8/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels moderate. That lowest gear comes out around 28.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~47% 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. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. 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.

Category-wise (race-focused), with rims around 36mm, with a 7.6/10 aero score, aero intent is clearly part of the package especially once speeds rise. The short version is: it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. A lower, longer stance usually helps you ride more efficiently in the wind once speed picks up. Tyres around 28mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. On flatter roads and into headwinds, this kind of setup often feels noticeably quicker than more comfort-first designs.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. That's driven by bar height comes out ~122 mm below the saddle (very large), with about 575 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. Plan for roughly 42 degrees of lean. As a race-oriented bike, it encourages a lower, faster position. Estimated spacers: ~9 mm.

That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. What drives the fit flexibility here: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability, A proprietary post often means fewer off-the-shelf alternatives - Offset options make it easier to get the saddle where you need it.

Comfort comes out to 3.0/10, which usually translates to a firm ride. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 28 mm tires on 700c wheels, and you feel more of the road texture with narrow tires on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is race-leaning (posture 7/10, torso ~42°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

For the spec, this feels competitively priced. 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). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 71% of listings. To anchor it: price €4.199 versus an estimated €4.329 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a strong buy in its category.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. Tires around 28 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.