RACEMAX ITALIA FORCE D2 AXS 2X12 PROJECT X

This road-speed measure focuses on efficient pace on asphalt, where drag and rolling resistance matter most. Compared with comfort-biased setups, this build is shaped by wider mixed-surface tires that add some drag and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On typical routes, it's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed.

Uphill performance score: 3.9/10. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. It has a reasonably easy low gear for steady climbing. That lowest gear comes out around 24.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~74% 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. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

Category-wise (gravel), that 4.6/10 aero rating suggests that with geometry that’s fairly neutral, it sits in the ‘good enough everywhere’ aero zone 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. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Wider tyres like this tend to trade a bit of aero efficiency for comfort and confidence. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. This is mainly because you get a large drop: roughly 88 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 542 mm of stretch forward (long). Estimated lean is about 37 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~20 mm.

In Road, So we classify it as Adjustable. What drives the fit flexibility here: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Plus, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts.

This scores 6.0/10 for comfort, so it feels balanced out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. It’s running about 40 mm tires on 700c wheels, and extra tire volume helps mute vibration and small bumps on rough lanes and gravel patches. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~37°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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 comparison, it sits roughly 128% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 4% of them. Quick reference: €10.754 listed versus about €4.715 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This setup is built for mixed rides where gravel is a normal part of the route. Tires around 40 mm are well suited for gravel roads and unpaved connectors. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.