785 Huez RS Chameleon Mat Glossy

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. So overall, it leans strongly toward pace compared with similar bikes. It ends up here thanks to a light setup, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, narrow road tires that keep resistance low, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

How it climbs: 7.5/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks above average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. That lowest gear comes out around 28.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~47% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Weight is around 7.6 kg, so it won’t feel overly stubborn on long climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

From a race-focused perspective, with a 7.3/10 aero score, it’s aero-aware without going extreme and without demanding big compromises elsewhere. The short version is: it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The race category also hints at the intent behind the design. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. That tyre width is common on performance road builds and tends to suit aero goals. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. In practice, it’s a balanced setup: decent in the wind without demanding big compromises elsewhere.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. That's driven by handlebar height is roughly 107 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 564 mm (long). You'll likely be near 40 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 10 mm.

Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Also, Standard sizing usually means more aftermarket options for dialing in fit. That is why it is classified Highly Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 2.2/10 — on a real ride it feels very firm. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. 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 ~40°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

The price looks hard to justify versus similar options. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 48% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 35% of listings). Quick reference: €7.865 listed versus about €5.317 for a comparable build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. The tire size is around 25 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.