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When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. This means it prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace. The setup that matters most here is a fairly average weight, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed.

Climbing rating: 7.4/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out above average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. Your easiest gear lands 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. With roughly 8.6 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. 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.

Looking at it as a track setup, at 9.2/10 for aerodynamics, with a cleaner-looking front end, it’s a speed-first, wind-focused setup with a clear speed-over-everything bias. What that means on the road is: it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. If you ride at higher speeds, this is the kind of bike that’s designed to pay you back for that effort.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

What affects adjustability on this bike: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. Plus, Internal routing is a mild hit to swap-and-go adjustability. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 2.6/10, which usually translates to a harsh on rough surfaces ride. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. The posture is race-leaning (posture 8/10), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

The value looks a bit weak compared with similar options. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. 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. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 35% of listings). Quick reference: €5.039 listed versus about €4.221 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. Tire size details aren’t available here, so the label follows the overall setup and category cues. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.