Filante Hybrid SHIMANO DURA ACE DI2 R9270 + MAHLE X20

On asphalt, it's mainly a question of resistance and efficiency, and that's what the score summarizes. In day-to-day use, it's one of the more speed-focused builds in its group. The score is largely shaped by all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. From the ingredients, aero efficiency is a major part of the speed feel here.

On steep roads, it comes in at 1.8/10. Within e-road bikes, it sits near the bottom. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. Your easiest gear lands around 32.4 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~12% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Being an e-bike helps on climbs because the assist adds steady push when you need it. 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.

Looking at it as a race-focused setup, that 7.2/10 aero rating suggests that it balances some streamlining with versatility so it won’t hold you back on normal fast riding. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—race 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. Tyres around 28mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. That's driven by bar height comes out ~85 mm below the saddle (large), with about 560 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. Expect a lean angle around 36 degrees.

Net result: Adjustable. What affects adjustability on this bike: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time - Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices.

This scores 3.1/10 for comfort, so it feels more responsive than cushy out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 28 mm tires on 700c wheels, and narrow tires usually mean higher pressure, so more buzz comes through on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~36°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

The price looks hard to justify versus similar options. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 67% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 1% of them. Quick reference: €12.916 listed versus about €7.742 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

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.