Timemachine 01 DISC TWO

This road speed rating is tuned for paved riding - think steady fast tempo and easier acceleration. It ends up here thanks to narrow road tires that keep resistance low, an aero-leaning setup that reduces drag at higher speeds, a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load, and a relaxed posture that gives up some aero efficiency. In combination, they decide how the bike feels when rolling along.

Climbing rating: 2.7/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks below average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. The easiest gear works out to about 28.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~43% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

For a triathlon build, on a 26mm tyre setup, coming in at 10.0/10 on aero, drag reduction is a headline goal and it’s meant to pay you back at high speed. Put simply, 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. A lower, longer stance usually helps you ride more efficiently in the wind once speed picks up. Rims around 50mm are more of an all-round choice than a pure aero choice. These wheels lean more toward stability and versatility than pure aero. That tyre width is common on performance road builds and tends to suit aero goals. Details like hidden cables and a cleaner cockpit can add up to small aero gains at speed. 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.

Race / Pro fit - a low, stretched position built for speed and aerodynamics. Because bars are around 189 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 592 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 50 degrees of lean. Tri bikes are designed around a very forward, tucked position when fitted. Front-end spacers are estimated around 8 mm.

So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. Fit flexibility summary: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. At the same time, From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses.

Comfort comes out to 2.1/10, which usually translates to a very firm ride. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. 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 race-leaning (posture 8/10, torso ~50°), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

This sits around the normal range for 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 57% of listings). To anchor it: price €8.299 versus an estimated €7.689 for a similar build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. The tire size is around 26 mm, which is typical for fast road setups. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.