E-119 Tri+ Disc SRAM RED eTap AXS

It's tuned to feel quick when you push the speed. For road bikes, the speed score favors setups that waste less energy at higher speeds. The setup that matters most here 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.

If your rides include hills, it rates 1.3/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, it sits near the bottom. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. 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. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on 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.

From a triathlon perspective, with a 9.9/10 aero score, it’s at the sharp end of aero priorities where aerodynamics is the main lever. The short version 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. That tyre width is common on performance road builds and tends to suit aero goals. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. On fast flats and windy days, it’s built to feel like it wastes less energy pushing air.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

Fit flexibility summary: With a one-piece cockpit, the bike is more fixed in its stock position - Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Net result: Limited Adjustment.

Comfort comes out to 2.0/10, which usually translates to a harsh on rough surfaces ride. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. 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.

This looks expensive compared with 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 comparison, it sits roughly 110% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 3% of them. To anchor it: price €13.000 versus an estimated €6.184 for a similar build. Not every spec detail is consistently published, so think of this as a strong hint rather than the last word. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. The tire size is around 25 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.