IA FRD 2.0 Ultimate Ultegra Di2

It's biased toward performance over comfort-focused choices. On paved roads, the rating is mostly about fast cruising and how the setup supports higher speeds. Key drivers include 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.

How it climbs: 1.8/10. Within Road bikes, it ranks near the bottom. The easiest gear is on the tall side for proper hills. The easiest gear works out to about 32.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~18% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. 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.

In triathlon terms, an aero score of 10.0/10 means that it’s a speed-first, wind-focused setup especially on fast flats and windy days. What that means on the road is: it’s strongly speed-focused, designed to reduce wind drag when you’re riding fast. A lower front end can help you tuck in a bit, even if the bike itself isn’t built as an aero specialist. If you ride at higher speeds, this is the kind of bike that’s designed to pay you back for that effort.

Race / Pro fit - a low, stretched position built for speed and aerodynamics. This is mainly because the front end is very large, with ~148 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~593 mm. Plan for roughly 46 degrees of lean.

Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time. Another point: A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 1.8/10, which usually translates to a very firm ride. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. It’s running about 25 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 ~46°), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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 33% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 36% of listings). To anchor it: price €9.450 versus an estimated €7.091 for a similar build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This bike is best when your rides stay on clean tarmac. 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.