Speedmachine 01 LTD

This road-focused speed score is primarily about smooth-surface momentum and top-end efficiency. The main reasons are all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. Together, these choices shape rolling resistance and how lively the bike feels. Under the hood, aero efficiency is a major part of the speed feel here.

Overall on climbs: 2.1/10. Within Road bikes, it lands below average. The easiest gear is on the tall side for proper hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 31.5 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~29% of them. 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.

From a triathlon perspective, scoring 10.0/10 on aero, it’s designed around going fast in exposed conditions and it’s meant to pay you back at high speed. The short version is: it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. Even with a more relaxed fit, the overall package still leans strongly toward speed once you’re riding fast. This tyre size generally plays nicely with aero goals compared with very wide all-road tyres. 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.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. You get this posture because there's about 93 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 549 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). You'll likely be near 38 degrees of lean. Front-end spacers are estimated around 14 mm.

In Road, What affects adjustability on this bike: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Also, Notable system naming mentioned: ICS. So we classify it as Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 3.2/10 — on a real ride it feels quite direct. 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 neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~38°), which balances comfort and responsiveness pretty well.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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 comparison, it sits roughly 68% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 15% of them. Quick reference: €16.999 listed versus about €10.146 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. The tire size is around 28 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.