E117 Shimano 105

It aims for an all-round feel more than maximum speed. This road-focused speed score is primarily about smooth-surface momentum and top-end efficiency. A few practical factors stand out: all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

If your rides include hills, it rates 2.8/10 for climbing. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is moderate. Your easiest gear lands around 28.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~47% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

As a triathlon bike, running tyres around 28mm, with a 9.6/10 aero score, it’s a speed-first, wind-focused setup 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. Different categories trade aerodynamics against comfort and stability—triathlon is part of that story. The wheels are on the shallower side (around 30mm), so frame shapes and position likely matter more than wheel depth here. These wheels lean more toward stability and versatility than pure aero. Not every brand publishes the same detail, so this leans on the clearest available specs. If you ride at higher speeds, this is the kind of bike that’s designed to pay you back for that effort.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. It feels this way because you get a large drop: roughly 94 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 614 mm of stretch forward (very long). You'll likely be near 37 degrees of lean. Tri bikes are designed around a very forward, tucked position when fitted. Front-end spacers are estimated around 5 mm.

This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. Also, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 2.8/10 for comfort, so it feels firm out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled 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 8/10, torso ~37°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

This reads like a good buy compared with similar bikes. 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 79% of listings. To anchor it: price €4.043 versus an estimated €4.266 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a strong buy in its category.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. The tire size is unknown in this entry, so the surface range is based on the clearest available signals. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.