Spezia SRAM Force eTap AXS D2 12 Spd 2x

For road riding, the score leans toward outright pace rather than comfort-first priorities. 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. In day-to-day use, it's more about all-round efficiency than maximum pace.

Uphill performance score: 2.7/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. The easiest gear works out to about 28.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~43% for low-gear climbing. “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.

As a race-focused bike, rated 7.1/10 for aero, it’s tuned for mixed riding rather than pure aero focus 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. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere. Real-world aero also depends on posture and setup, not just the published frame details.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Another point: A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

Ride comfort is 3.5/10 — on a real ride it feels quite direct. So it’s tagged Firm overall. It’s running about 30 mm tires on 700c wheels, and it softens the edges a little, without feeling plush on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is race-leaning (posture 7/10), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. Tires around 30 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.