Spezia FI SRAM RED AXS E1

For road bikes, this score reflects how easily the bike carries speed on smooth tarmac. In comparison with more aero-focused bikes, this build is shaped by all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. From the ingredients, aero efficiency is a major part of the speed feel here.

Climbing rating: 3.6/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. It has a reasonably easy low gear for steady climbing. The easiest gear works out to about 26.2 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~67% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Seen as a race-focused option, sitting at 7.3/10 for aero, it’s tuned for mixed riding rather than pure aero focus so it works well across lots of riding. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. It’s a middle-ground feel: not the fastest possible in the wind, but not holding you back either. Small setup choices (wheels, tyres, cockpit) can shift how aero it feels on the road. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. As a race-oriented bike, it encourages a lower, faster position. Based on full geometry data.

So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. Why this fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Headset-style internal routing makes front-end changes more time-consuming. Also, Notable system naming mentioned: ACR.

This scores 3.5/10 for comfort, so it feels firm out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 30 mm tires on 700c wheels, and there’s a bit of cushion, but it still rides fairly direct on rough pavement on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is race-leaning (posture 7/10), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. The tire size is around 30 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.