785 Huez Shimano 105 Di2

It tends to feel lively when you accelerate or surge. This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. The strongest influences are narrow road tires that keep resistance low, 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. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. That lowest gear comes out 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.

Category-wise (race-focused), rated 7.7/10 for aero, it’s shaped to hold speed once you’re moving quickly so it rewards steady fast riding. Put simply, it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—race is part of that story. Tyres around 25mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. In real riding, it tends to reward holding speed: the faster you go, the more the aero design helps.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. It feels this way because the cockpit sits 98 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~565 mm (long). Plan for roughly 38 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 10 mm.

Why this fit flexibility rating: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical, and A round post makes fit changes simpler than proprietary shapes. Overall, it is in the Highly Adjustable bucket. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 2.2/10 for comfort, so it feels stiff-feeling out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. It’s running about 25 mm tires on 700c wheels, and you feel more of the road texture with narrow tires on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~38°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

You may be paying a premium here. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the spec estimate, it’s about 19% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 52% of listings). Quick reference: €5.765 listed versus about €4.859 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 25 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.