Friday 27 FS SPEED DUAL

It tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. Key drivers include a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 4.1/10 for climbing. Within e-mountain bikes, it ranks around the middle. You may find yourself pushing a bit more on steeper grades. Your easiest gear lands around 21.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~16% for low-gear climbing. “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. Weight is around 30.0 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. Being an e-bike helps on climbs because the assist adds steady push when you need it. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension rating is 5/10 — “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Based on full geometry data.

What drives the fit flexibility here: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. Another point: Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Overall, it falls into Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 7.2/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

It’s hard to see the value at this asking price. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 94% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 1% of them. Quick reference: €8.400 listed versus about €4.327 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

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.