E-117 Tri Disc SRAM Rival AXS

This road-speed measure focuses on efficient pace on asphalt, where drag and rolling resistance matter most. All else equal, it's tuned to feel quick when you push the speed. The biggest contributors are narrow road tires that keep resistance low, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load, and a relaxed posture that gives up some aero...

On steep roads, it comes in at 2.1/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels tall. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 31.5 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~29% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

Category-wise (triathlon), scoring 9.7/10 on aero, with a more tucked fit, it’s built to minimize air resistance at pace 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. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—triathlon is part of that story. A lower, longer stance usually helps you ride more efficiently in the wind once speed picks up. 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. You get this posture because bars are around 154 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 594 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 47 degrees of lean. Tri bikes are designed around a very forward, tucked position when fitted.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Plus, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system.

Comfort comes out to 1.8/10, which usually translates to a very firm ride. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. It’s running about 25 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 9/10, torso ~47°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 66% of listings. Quick reference: €5.460 listed versus about €5.162 for a comparable build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the category.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 25 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.