Aspect Shimano

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. The score is largely shaped by a light setup, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. Together, these choices shape rolling resistance and how lively the bike feels.

Climb score: 7.7/10. Within Road bikes, it sits above average. For hill work, the easiest gear is moderate. 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. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. With roughly 8.2 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some 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.

In endurance terms, scoring 6.0/10 on aero, it keeps decent wind efficiency without becoming a specialist so you get some benefit when the wind matters. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. 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. This is mainly because handlebar height is roughly 82 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 551 mm (long). Expect a lean angle around 36 degrees.

Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, and The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Overall, it falls into Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 5.0/10, which usually translates to a moderately comfortable ride. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~36°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

It’s hard to see the value at this asking price. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 45% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 33% of listings). Quick reference: €6.679 listed versus about €4.609 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This setup is made for real-world roads with cracks and patches. The tire size is unknown in this entry, so the surface range is based on the clearest available signals. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.