Ultimate CF SL 7 AXS

For road riding, the score leans toward outright pace rather than comfort-first priorities. Most of the story comes from a fairly average weight, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. Taken together, those choices reduce wasted energy when you're trying to go fast.

Climbing rating: 5.3/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks around the middle. You may find yourself pushing a bit more on steeper grades. That lowest gear comes out around 32.4 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~18% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Weight is around 8.5 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. 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.

With tidier routing up front, aero-wise, at 7.9/10, it’s built to waste less energy pushing air where wind resistance dominates. What that means on the road is: it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. The wheels are on the shallower side (around 20mm), so frame shapes and position likely matter more than wheel depth here. These wheels lean more toward stability and versatility than pure aero. 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. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. When you’re riding quickly, this kind of design can feel easier to keep rolling at the same speed.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. It feels this way because there's about 125 mm of drop to the bars (very large), with roughly 572 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Plan for roughly 43 degrees of lean.

The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Also, A proprietary post often means fewer off-the-shelf alternatives. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

Comfort comes out to 3.0/10, which usually translates to a firm ride. That’s why it’s labeled Firm. It’s running about 28 mm tires on 700c wheels, and you feel more of the road texture with narrow tires on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is race-leaning (posture 7/10, torso ~43°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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). Based on the spec estimate, it comes in about 22% under the typical level for similar builds. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 85% of listings. Quick reference: €3.999 listed versus about €5.131 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 28 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.