E-117 Tri Disc Shimano 105

It's quick enough for most rides, but not a pure fastest-possible build. In a road context, the speed rating is about holding pace with less effort once you're up to speed. Several build choices play a role, including all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding, and a relaxed posture that gives up...

Overall on climbs: 1.4/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks near the bottom. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. That lowest gear comes out around 32.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~9% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Seen as a triathlon option, an aero score of 9.7/10 means that drag reduction is a headline goal especially on fast flats and windy days. In everyday language, 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. That tyre width is common on performance road builds and tends to suit aero goals. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. The faster you ride, the more this aero focus tends to show up in how it holds speed.

Race / Pro fit - a low, stretched position built for speed and aerodynamics. That's driven by bar height comes out ~154 mm below the saddle (very large), with about 594 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. You'll likely be near 47 degrees of lean. TT/tri intent often means a more extreme tuck with the right setup.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Plus, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 2.7/10 for comfort, so it feels quite direct out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. It’s running about 28 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.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 comes in about 15% under the typical level for similar builds. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 85% of listings. To anchor it: price €3.150 versus an estimated €3.688 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. Tires around 28 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.