Touring Disc LTD

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. Compared with comfort-biased setups, this build is shaped by a heavier build, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Uphill performance score: 4.6/10. Within Road bikes, it lands around the middle. On longer climbs, the gearing lands on the tall side. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 31.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~30% versus similar bikes. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. With about 13.5 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

On the touring side of things, that 4.0/10 aero rating suggests that it prioritizes confidence and control over drag reduction so it’s happier when the route gets rough than when it gets windy. The short version is: it’s more about stability and everyday comfort than cutting through the wind. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—touring is part of that story. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. It’s built for ease and control, not for squeezing out speed against the wind.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. That's driven by there's about 77 mm of drop to the bars (moderate), with roughly 545 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Plan for roughly 35 degrees of lean. Front-end spacers are estimated around 27 mm.

What drives the fit flexibility here: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical; The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. So we classify it as Adjustable.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 40 mm tires on 700c wheels, and extra tire volume helps mute vibration and small bumps on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~35°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 23% under the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 46% of listings). To anchor it: price €1.522 versus an estimated €1.981 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This setup works well when your ride switches between tarmac and easy unpaved sections. The tire size is around 40 mm, which supports mixed routes without feeling slow on road. Even though it’s tagged Touring, the spec pushes it toward All Road.