Speedmax CFR TT

When the riding is smooth, speed comes down to resistance and weight, and that's what this rating emphasizes. The biggest contributors are a fairly average weight, all-round road tires that balance speed and comfort, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. When you combine them, you can feel the difference most when you surge or climb at tempo.

Climb score: 5.3/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks around the middle. On longer climbs, the gearing lands on the tall side. Your easiest gear lands around 32.4 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~18% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 8.7 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. 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.

On the triathlon side of things, sitting at 10.0/10 for aero, it’s built with a ‘race the wind’ mindset and it’s meant to pay you back at high speed. In everyday language, it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. With rims around 80mm deep, the wheels clearly lean toward an aero setup. This wheel depth leans toward speed, especially in steady wind. This tyre size generally plays nicely with aero goals compared with very wide all-road tyres. A more integrated front end usually reduces minor drag points around the cockpit. Different brands share different amounts of detail, so this uses the most consistent cues that are available. On fast flats and windy days, it’s built to feel like it wastes less energy pushing air.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. This is mainly because you get a large drop: roughly 115 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 581 mm of stretch forward (very long). Estimated lean is about 41 degrees.

Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work - A proprietary or aero-shaped seatpost can limit compatibility and reduce easy swapping. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 2.5/10 — on a real ride it feels very firm. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. It’s running about 27 mm tires on 700c wheels, and narrow tires usually mean higher pressure, so more buzz comes through on chipseal and broken pavement. The posture is race-leaning (posture 8/10, torso ~41°), which puts more weight forward, so you notice more feedback through the hands and saddle.

Against comparable bikes, this comes out looking overpriced. 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 comparison, it sits roughly 46% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 26% of listings). Quick reference: €12.600 listed versus about €8.614 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 28 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. The wheel setup (700c) supports that direction.