GRANBY

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. On typical routes, it tends to feel lively when you accelerate or surge. It ends up here thanks to relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed.

How it climbs: 4.9/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. The easiest gear is on the tall side for proper hills. The easiest gear works out to about 21.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~15% 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. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

For suspension control, it lands at 5/10. Category: “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. You get suspension movement at the front, while the rear stays firm and direct. When exact travel numbers aren’t available, we base this on the suspension layout and what’s typical for similar builds. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical. Also, Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels nicely smooth out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.