Roadmachine FIVE

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. It trends this way because of 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. In combination, they decide how the bike feels when rolling along.

Overall on climbs: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 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. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

Seen as an endurance option, coming in at 6.4/10 on aero, on ~30mm tyres, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone and it doesn’t force a specialist aero posture. What that means on the road is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. That's driven by the cockpit sits 83 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~555 mm (long). Expect a lean angle around 36 degrees.

Why this fit flexibility rating: 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, and Because the seatpost is non-standard, you typically have fewer replacement and setback options. So we classify it as Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 4.7/10 for comfort, so it feels fairly neutral out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. It’s running about 30 mm tires on 700c wheels, and it softens the edges a little, without feeling plush on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~36°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This sits around the normal range for similar bikes. 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 63% of listings). Quick reference: €3.359 listed versus about €3.196 for a comparable build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the category.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. Tires around 30 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Even though it’s tagged Endurance, the spec pushes it toward Road Only.