Pre Cursa Track Bike – Alpina-Custom

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. When stacked up next to faster-rolling setups, this build is shaped by narrow road tires that keep resistance low, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance.

Overall on climbs: 1.8/10. Within Road bikes, it sits near the bottom. You may find yourself pushing a bit more on steeper grades. That lowest gear comes out around 32.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~18% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. 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.

From a track perspective, scoring 9.8/10 on aero, it’s built with a ‘race the wind’ mindset so the faster you ride, the more it shows. The short version is: it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. A lower, longer stance usually helps you ride more efficiently in the wind once speed picks up. This tyre size generally plays nicely with aero goals compared with very wide all-road tyres. On fast flats and windy days, it’s built to feel like it wastes less energy pushing air.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. This is mainly because the cockpit sits 106 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~587 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 39 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~4 mm.

Net result: Moderately Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, and Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability.

This scores 2.0/10 for comfort, so it feels harsh on rough surfaces out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. It’s running about 25 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 ~39°), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 42% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 78% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.034 versus an estimated €1.796 for a similar build. Not every spec detail is consistently published, so think of this as a strong hint rather than the last word. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. The tire size is around 25 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.