REACTION HYBRID PERFORMANCE, 625

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. A few practical factors stand out: a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum. Taken together, those choices reduce wasted energy when you're trying to go fast.

How it climbs: 4.9/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 20.5 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~19% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Weight is around 23.9 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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 suspension support it’s 5/10, marked “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. You get suspension movement at the front, while the rear stays firm and direct. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. You get this posture because handlebar height is roughly 34 mm lower than the saddle (very small drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 567 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 27 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~16 mm.

This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Also, Internal cable routing can slow down fit-related part changes. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels easygoing over rough patches out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 32% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 83% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.887 versus an estimated €4.218 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.