785 Huez Shimano 105

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. Compared with more speed-first builds, this build is shaped by 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. In day-to-day use, it's set up to reward hard efforts with higher cruising speed.

Uphill performance score: 3.3/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is moderate. That lowest gear comes out around 27.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~58% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

Category-wise (race-focused), an aero score of 7.3/10 means that it’s built to be well-rounded in the wind so it feels versatile, not single-purpose. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. The race tag is a useful clue for how wind efficiency ranks among the priorities. That tyre width is common on performance road builds and tends to suit aero goals. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. 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. You get this posture because there's about 98 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 565 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Estimated lean is about 38 degrees.

That is why it is classified Highly Adjustable. Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Also, Standard sizing usually means more aftermarket options for dialing in fit.

This scores 2.2/10 for comfort, so it feels stiff-feeling out on the road. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. It’s running about 25 mm tires on 700c wheels, and narrow tires usually mean higher pressure, so more buzz comes through on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~38°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

The value looks a bit weak compared with 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). 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: €3.560 listed versus about €2.987 for a comparable build. Overall, it doesn’t look like the best value for the spec.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 25 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.