Ultimate Disc Shimano 105 12 Spd

On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. This means it's more about all-round efficiency than maximum pace. Key drivers include 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.

Overall on climbs: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels moderate. Your easiest gear lands around 27.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~58% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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.

From a race-focused perspective, with a 7.2/10 aero score, running tyres around 28mm, it’s tuned for mixed riding rather than pure aero focus so you get some benefit when the wind matters. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. Tyres around 28mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. As a race-oriented bike, it encourages a lower, faster position. Based on full geometry data.

In Road, That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. What affects adjustability on this bike: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Plus, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts.

Comfort comes out to 3.0/10, which usually translates to a more responsive than cushy ride. 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), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. Tires around 28 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.