Synapse 105

For road bikes, the speed score favors setups that waste less energy at higher speeds. The strongest influences are all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding, and a more tucked riding position that cuts wind resistance. In practice, it's designed for a mix of riding rather than top-end pace.

Climb score: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. That lowest gear comes out around 27.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~58% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. 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, sitting at 6.2/10 for aero, it keeps decent wind efficiency without becoming a specialist so it feels ‘quick enough’ without being a pure aero build. The short version 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. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because you get a moderate drop: roughly 77 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 555 mm of stretch forward (long). Estimated lean is about 35 degrees.

Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time; Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 4.7/10, which usually translates to a balanced ride. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. It’s running about 30 mm tires on 700c wheels, and there’s a bit of cushion, but it still rides fairly direct on rough pavement on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~35°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 spec estimate, it comes in about 12% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 79% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.025 versus an estimated €2.295 for a similar build. 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 30 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.