Van Nicholas Astraeus Sram Rival eTap AXS Disc 2×12-spd

It's more about all-round efficiency than maximum pace. For road riding, the score leans toward outright pace rather than comfort-first priorities. 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.

Uphill performance score: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels moderate. That lowest gear comes out around 27.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~58% 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. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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.

Looking at it as a race-focused setup, with a 7.6/10 aero score, it’s built to waste less energy pushing air where wind resistance dominates. What that means on the road is: it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. Tyres around 32mm are a practical middle ground, with a small aero trade-off compared with narrower race tyres. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. 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. You get this posture because bar height comes out ~133 mm below the saddle (very large), with about 564 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. You'll likely be near 45 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 8 mm.

That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts; Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 3.5/10 — on a real ride it feels quite direct. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 32 mm tires on 700c wheels, and it softens the edges a little, without feeling plush on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is race-leaning (posture 7/10, torso ~45°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

Against comparable bikes, this comes out looking overpriced. 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 comparison, it sits roughly 44% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 38% of listings). Quick reference: €6.877 listed versus about €4.762 for a comparable build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. Tires around 32 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.