XMF 1.7 Carbon

On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. These factors stack up and show up most at higher speeds or higher effort. In real riding, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo.

Climbing rating: 6.6/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits above average. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 18.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~49% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Being an e-bike helps on climbs because the assist adds steady push when you need it. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

Suspension: 6/10, classed as “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. Based on full geometry data.

In E-bikeMountain / Crosscountry, This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Also, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. Net result: Moderately Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 7.4/10, which usually translates to a easygoing over rough patches ride. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. It’s running about 127 mm tires on 29" wheels, and the high-volume tires add a lot of damping and grip on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This setup is designed to stay stable and grippy on softer surfaces. Tires around 5.0 in usually mean it’s more confident on loose, soft surfaces (for example sand or snow). The Full setup supports this riding style.