TCR, Advanced SL 1

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. 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. In practice, it's biased toward performance over comfort-focused choices.

How it climbs: 2.8/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels moderate. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 28.6 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~47% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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, with more integrated details, scoring 7.8/10 on aero, it’s designed to feel efficient at higher speeds where wind resistance dominates. In everyday language, it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. Rims around 40mm are more of an all-round choice than a pure aero choice. This looks like a practical wheel choice rather than a max-aero choice. This tyre size generally plays nicely with aero goals compared with very wide all-road tyres. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. In real riding, it tends to reward holding speed: the faster you go, the more the aero design helps.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. This is mainly because handlebar height is roughly 123 mm lower than the saddle (very large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 570 mm (long). Plan for roughly 43 degrees of lean. Race-focused geometry usually rewards a more tucked posture. Estimated spacers: ~9 mm.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width; Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 3.0/10, which usually translates to a more responsive than cushy ride. That’s why it’s labeled 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 ~43°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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 66% of listings. Quick reference: €6.974 listed versus about €6.689 for a comparable build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 28 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.