Timemachine 01 ROAD THREE

For road-style bikes, the score is a proxy for how fast the build feels on normal pavement. Compared with bikes built for pure pace, this build is shaped by 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. Put simply, it's tuned to feel quick when you push the speed.

Uphill performance score: 2.7/10. Within Road bikes, it sits below average. It has a middle-of-the-road low gear for climbing. That lowest gear comes out around 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. It won’t be the absolute best climber, but it won’t hold you back on most climbs either. 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.

On the triathlon side of things, at 10.0/10 for aerodynamics, with ~25mm tyres, it’s a speed-first, wind-focused setup so the faster you ride, the more it shows. What that means on the road is: it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. Rims around 50mm are more of an all-round choice than a pure aero choice. That wheel depth is more all-round than purely aero-focused. Tyres around 25mm 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. The faster you ride, the more this aero focus tends to show up in how it holds speed.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because you get a large drop: roughly 102 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 577 mm of stretch forward (long). You'll likely be near 39 degrees of lean. TT/tri intent often means a more extreme tuck with the right setup.

In Road, That is why it is categorized Limited Adjustment. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: 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. Also, A proprietary post often means fewer off-the-shelf alternatives.

Ride comfort is 2.2/10 — on a real ride it feels harsh on rough surfaces. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. It’s running about 25 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 7/10, torso ~39°), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

This sits in a nice value spot for its category. 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). Based on the spec estimate, it comes in about 9% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 74% of listings. Quick reference: €7.199 listed versus about €7.900 for a comparable build. Bottom line: it compares well against similar bikes.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. 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.