875 MADISON RS PROTEAM BLACK GLOSSY

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. In practice, it's built to carry momentum with less wasted effort. The setup that matters most here is a light setup, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, narrow road tires that keep resistance low, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed.

Uphill performance score: 6.0/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks around the middle. The easiest gear is on the tall side for proper hills. Your easiest gear lands around 32.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~18% 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. Weight is around 7.3 kg, so it won’t feel overly stubborn on long climbs. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. 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.

On the track side of things, coming in at 9.6/10 on aero, it’s at the sharp end of aero priorities and it’s built to feel efficient at pace. What that means on the road is: it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—track is part of that story. That tyre width is common on performance road builds and tends to suit aero goals. If you ride at higher speeds, this is the kind of bike that’s designed to pay you back for that effort.

Race / Pro fit - a low, stretched position built for speed and aerodynamics. Because bar height comes out ~159 mm below the saddle (very large), with about 592 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. Expect a lean angle around 48 degrees.

In Road / Track, Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time - A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 1.4/10 — on a real ride it feels very firm. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. It’s running about 23 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 race-leaning (posture 8/10, torso ~48°), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

For the spec, this feels competitively priced. 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 comes in about 11% under the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 53% of listings). Quick reference: €2.200 listed versus about €2.470 for a comparable build. Not every spec detail is consistently published, so think of this as a strong hint rather than the last word. Bottom line: it compares well against similar bikes.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. The tire size is around 23 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.