875 MadisonRS

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. Over longer efforts, it's built to carry momentum with less wasted effort. It trends this way because of 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.

Climb score: 6.0/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks around the middle. On longer climbs, the gearing lands on the tall side. That lowest gear comes out around 32.4 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~18% 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. Weight is around 7.3 kg, so it won’t feel overly stubborn on long climbs. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. 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.

Looking at it as a track setup, at 9.6/10 for aerodynamics, it’s very clearly optimized for windy, fast terrain and it’s built to feel efficient at pace. The short version is: it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. Tyres around 23mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. On fast flats and windy days, it’s built to feel like it wastes less energy pushing air.

Race / Pro fit - a very performance-focused fit with more load on core and arms. Because the bar sits about 162 mm below the saddle (a very large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 589 mm in total (very long). You'll likely be near 49 degrees of lean.

What drives the fit flexibility here: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. Another point: Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 1.3/10, which usually translates to a harsh on rough surfaces ride. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. 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 ~49°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

This sits around the normal range for similar bikes. 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). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 43% of listings). Quick reference: €2.415 listed versus about €2.245 for a comparable build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 23 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.