Planet X London Road Shimano 105 R7100

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. The setup that matters most here is 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. That's why it prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace.

Climb score: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. The low gear is workable, but not super easy on steep ramps. Your easiest gear lands around 27.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~58% of them. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. It can climb, but you’ll likely prefer smoother pacing on longer hills. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

With a 5.8/10 aero score, it’s tuned for mixed riding rather than pure aero focus so it sits comfortably in the all-rounder lane. In everyday language, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The general road category also hints at the intent behind the design. 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. That's driven by bar height comes out ~107 mm below the saddle (large), with about 558 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. Plan for roughly 40 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~15 mm.

In Road, Fit flexibility summary: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width; A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 5.0/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 32 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 ~40°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 17% under the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 52% of listings). Quick reference: €1.747 listed versus about €2.108 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is road-focused, but it’s more forgiving on bumpy pavement. Tires around 32 mm add comfort and grip when the road surface breaks up. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.