R/1 700C ULTEGRA

In a road context, the speed rating is about holding pace with less effort once you're up to speed. Compared with trail-speed specialists, 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. Over longer efforts, it's biased toward performance over comfort-focused choices.

Climb score: 2.3/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. On longer climbs, the gearing lands on the tall side. Your easiest gear lands around 30.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~32% for low-gear climbing. 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. 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.

An aero score of 7.8/10 means that with tidier routing up front, it’s designed to feel efficient at higher speeds and it’ll feel quicker on open roads. Put simply, it’s built with speed in mind, with choices that reduce wind drag once you’re riding faster. Tyres around 25mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. When you’re riding quickly, this kind of design can feel easier to keep rolling at the same speed.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. Because the cockpit sits 108 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~565 mm (long). Plan for roughly 40 degrees of lean.

In Road / Race, A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, and Hidden cables usually add a little friction when you swap bars or stems. So we classify it as Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 2.2/10 — on a real ride it feels stiff-feeling. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. 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 ~40°), which keeps things neutral and easy to live with.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 26% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 84% of listings. Quick reference: €3.199 listed versus about €4.308 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. Tires around 25 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.