Still, that’s a personal thing and they’re more than adequate at the £1,700 price tag which is where the Ultegra-equipped version of the ALR sits, and at that price it’s not too unrealistic that you could think about upgrading some bits not too long after buying the bike. It’s also worth pointing out that Trek offer the ALR as a frameset for £700, so if you’re happy with your kit but fancy a frameset upgrade, that could be a very cost-effective option.