Grand Towner 5 CB

On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. If it's an e-bike, think of this as a bike speed feel score: how the parts and setup help the bike move fast. The setup that matters most here is a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a capable drivetrain that supports...

On steep roads, it comes in at 4.8/10. Within e-mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 20.1 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~24% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. At about 26.6 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. 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.

Suspension rating is 4/10 — “Basic bump control”. This level is meant to take the edge off smaller impacts and reduce wheel deflection. You get suspension movement at the front, while the rear stays firm and direct. It helps the bike stay a bit calmer over repeated small bumps. This helps on chatter and smaller impacts, while bigger hits can still push it beyond its range.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. You get this posture because the bar sits about 84 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 597 mm in total (very long). Expect a lean angle around 35 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~17 mm.

In E-bikeMountain / Crosscountry, Overall, it is in the Highly Adjustable bucket. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability - A round post makes fit changes simpler than proprietary shapes. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 5.6/10, which usually translates to a moderately comfortable ride. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. It’s running about 47 mm tires on 700c wheels, and the tires help take the sting out of smaller impacts on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~35°), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

For the spec, this feels competitively 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). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 54% of listings). Quick reference: €3.989 listed versus about €4.270 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a strong buy in its category.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 63 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.