Shiv Expert Disc

It's tuned to feel quick when you push the speed. This road-focused speed score is primarily about smooth-surface momentum and top-end efficiency. The score is largely 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.

How it climbs: 1.3/10. Within Road bikes, this comes out near the bottom. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. The easiest gear works out to about 34.7 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~6% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

In triathlon terms, sitting at 9.8/10 for aero, it’s built to minimize air resistance at pace 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. The fit looks fairly neutral, so aerodynamics depends more on the overall design and components than on an extreme position. Rims around 38mm are more of an all-round choice than a pure aero choice. This looks like a practical wheel choice rather than a max-aero choice. A tidier cockpit and cable routing can help a little once you’re riding quickly. If you ride at higher speeds, this is the kind of bike that’s designed to pay you back for that effort.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. You get this posture because you get a very large drop: roughly 125 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 525 mm of stretch forward (long). Estimated lean is about 45 degrees. Tri bikes are designed around a very forward, tucked position when fitted. Estimated spacers: ~9 mm.

What drives the fit flexibility here: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Plus, From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses. So we classify it as Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 1.7/10 for comfort, so it feels very firm out on the road. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. It’s running about 24 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 7/10, torso ~45°), which tends to feel more direct, especially over rougher sections.

Nothing screams bargain or rip-off here. 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’s about 8% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 56% of listings). Quick reference: €9.000 listed versus about €8.307 for a comparable build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the category.

This setup is focused on speed and efficiency on paved roads. Tires around 24 mm usually mean it’s tuned for smooth-road speed. Wheel choice (700c) fits the kind of surfaces this bike targets.