PARIS 105 11S

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. It ends up here thanks to 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. Overall, those details affect how quickly it accelerates and how easily it maintains pace.

On steep roads, it comes in at 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks below 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. 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.

In endurance terms, sitting at 6.9/10 for aero, it aims for usable speed without big trade-offs so it feels versatile, not single-purpose. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The endurance category also hints at the intent behind the design. 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. Details like hidden cables and a cleaner cockpit can add up to small aero gains at speed. 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 neutral road posture that suits most riders. You get this posture because handlebar height is roughly 87 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 538 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 37 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~22 mm.

In Road / Endurance, Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Internal cable routing can slow down fit-related part changes. Also, This seatpost design is more specific than a round standard post, which reduces flexibility. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 4.1/10 for comfort, so it feels more responsive than cushy out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled 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 ~37°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. The tire size is around 28 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.