E-117 Tri Disc SRAM Force eTap AXS

It's set up to reward hard efforts with higher cruising speed. This road-speed measure focuses on efficient pace on asphalt, where drag and rolling resistance matter most. What pushes it in this direction is narrow road tires that keep resistance low, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

Climbing rating: 1.3/10. Within Road bikes, it sits near the bottom. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 34.7 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~6% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. 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.

As a triathlon bike, rated 9.3/10 for aero, it’s designed around going fast in exposed conditions 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. The wheels are on the shallower side (around 30mm), so frame shapes and position likely matter more than wheel depth here. That wheel depth is more all-round than purely aero-focused. That tyre width is common on performance road builds and tends to suit aero goals. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. The faster you ride, the more this aero focus tends to show up in how it holds speed.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. Tri bikes are designed around a very forward, tucked position when fitted. Based on full geometry data.

So we classify it as Adjustable. This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Also, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices.

Ride comfort is 2.0/10 — on a real ride it feels very firm. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. 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 race-leaning (posture 8/10), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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 comparison, it sits roughly 47% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 22% of them. Quick reference: €6.050 listed versus about €4.129 for a comparable build. Some manufacturer details aren’t fully published, so use this as a helpful direction rather than a final verdict. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This bike is built for smooth pavement and fast road riding. The tire size is around 25 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.