Speedmachine 01 TWO

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. The strongest influences are narrow road tires that keep resistance low, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. That's why it's tuned to feel quick when you push the speed.

How it climbs: 2.1/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out below average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels tall. The easiest gear works out to about 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. A good middle-ground if you want mixed routes that include some hills. 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.

In triathlon terms, coming in at 10.0/10 on aero, it’s very clearly optimized for windy, fast terrain so the faster you ride, the more it shows. In everyday language, 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. Tyres around 26mm fit a faster road setup and usually keep drag in check. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. Specs can vary by market and model year, so the summary follows the strongest published signals. On fast flats and windy days, it’s built to feel like it wastes less energy pushing air.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. You get this posture because you get a large drop: roughly 93 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 549 mm of stretch forward (long). You'll likely be near 38 degrees of lean. Front-end spacers are estimated around 14 mm.

What affects adjustability on this bike: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier, and The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. So we classify it as Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 2.5/10 for comfort, so it feels harsh on rough surfaces out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. It’s running about 26 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.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. 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 33% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 36% of listings). Quick reference: €11.299 listed versus about €8.493 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 26 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.