TCR Advanced 2

In a road context, the speed rating is about holding pace with less effort once you're up to speed. On typical routes, it's neither sluggish nor razor-fast - more of a versatile middle ground. The biggest contributors 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.

Uphill performance score: 2.8/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels moderate. Your easiest gear lands around 28.6 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~47% 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. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Seen as a race-focused option, on a 25mm tyre setup, rated 7.5/10 for aero, it’s designed to feel efficient at higher speeds particularly on flatter, wind-exposed sections. 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. 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). You'll likely be near 43 degrees of lean. As a race-oriented bike, it encourages a lower, faster position. Spacer height is roughly 9 mm.

Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time, This seatpost design is more specific than a round standard post, which reduces flexibility. At the same time, Offset options make it easier to get the saddle where you need it. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 2.7/10 for comfort, so it feels quite direct out on the road. 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 puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

This sits in a nice value spot for its 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). 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 70% of listings. Quick reference: €2.939 listed versus about €2.987 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s competitively priced for what you get.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. The tire size is around 28 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.