TCR, Advanced 2 KOM

It aims for an all-round feel more than maximum speed. When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. The score is largely shaped by 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.

Overall on climbs: 3.8/10. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. The easiest gear leans spin-friendly when it tilts up. The easiest gear works out to about 25.5 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~72% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

From a race-focused perspective, scoring 7.5/10 on aero, it’s built to waste less energy pushing air 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. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—race is part of that story. Tyres around 25mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. When you’re riding quickly, this kind of design can feel easier to keep rolling at the same speed.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. 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. Race-focused geometry usually rewards a more tucked posture.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability; This seatpost design is more specific than a round standard post, which reduces flexibility. So we classify it as Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 2.7/10 — on a real ride it feels firm. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. 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 is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 11% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 78% of listings. Quick reference: €2.650 listed versus about €2.987 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.