FILANTE SL SHIMANO ULTEGRA 8170 DI2 12S

It's built to carry momentum with less wasted effort. On the road, small changes in drag and tire resistance add up, and this score captures that effect. The strongest influences are 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.

Uphill performance score: 1.8/10. Within Road bikes, it sits near the bottom. The easiest gear is on the tall side for proper hills. Your easiest gear lands around 32.4 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~18% versus similar bikes. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

At 7.4/10 for aerodynamics, it’s aero-aware without going extreme so it won’t hold you back on normal fast riding. Put simply, it’s a balanced middle ground: some streamlining, but not an extreme aero setup. A lower front end can help you tuck in a bit, even if the bike itself isn’t built as an aero specialist. That typically means solid everyday speed without forcing an aggressive position or race-only parts.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. This is mainly because the bar sits about 118 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 568 mm in total (long). You'll likely be near 42 degrees of lean.

Fit flexibility summary: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. At the same time, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Net result: Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 3.0/10, which usually translates to a firm ride. So it’s tagged Firm overall. 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, torso ~42°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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 35% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 42% of listings). Quick reference: €7.351 listed versus about €5.447 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 28 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.