RAVEN² 9.7

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. Even with assistance, heavier builds and high-resistance tires can blunt speed, and this score picks up those differences. It ends up here thanks to a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

How it climbs: 1.1/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands near the bottom. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. Your easiest gear lands around 77.3 gear inches. This sits at the tough end — easier than only about ~1% of similar bikes. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. At about 17.2 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. The motor support helps you keep rolling when the slope kicks up. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

Suspension sits at 5/10, in “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. You get this posture because the front end is very small, with ~24 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~607 mm. You'll likely be near 25 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~13 mm.

In E-bikeMountain, Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Hidden cables usually add a little friction when you swap bars or stems; Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 6.4/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

Overall, this feels reasonably priced. 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 spec estimate, it’s about 9% above the typical level for similar builds. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 37% of listings). Quick reference: €4.199 listed versus about €3.849 for a comparable build. Bottom line: it’s a normal deal — not amazing, not terrible.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.