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.

How it climbs: 7.4/10. Within Road bikes, it lands above average. For hill work, the easiest gear is moderate. That lowest gear comes out around 27.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~58% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 8.6 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. 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.

Looking at it as a race-focused setup, scoring 7.9/10 on aero, it leans toward speed once pace rises where wind resistance dominates. In everyday language, it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. The race category also hints at the intent behind the design. 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. That tyre width is common on performance road builds and tends to suit aero goals. Details like hidden cables and a cleaner cockpit can add up to small aero gains at speed. In real riding, it tends to reward holding speed: the faster you go, the more the aero design helps.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. It feels this way because there's about 102 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 571 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Plan for roughly 39 degrees of lean.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, and Aero or proprietary posts often restrict how easily you can change fit parts. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 3.1/10 — on a real ride it feels quite direct. That’s the reason it lands as 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 ~39°), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 24% 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 86% of listings. To anchor it: price €3.674 versus an estimated €4.837 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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.