Samedi 28.4

On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. Even on an e-bike, the rating is driven by the bike's setup - tires, weight, and build choices - rather than the motor alone. The main reasons are a heavier build, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Uphill performance score: 4.5/10. Within e-mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. The easiest gear works out to about 22.2 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~14% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. At about 27.2 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. 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. 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 setup comes out at 4/10 — “Basic bump control”. It’s designed for light bump absorption and steadier tracking on uneven patches. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. You’ll get better control on light roughness, but larger impacts can still unsettle the bike.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Based on full geometry data.

Why this fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Another point: Hidden cables usually add a little friction when you swap bars or stems. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 6.0/10 — on a real ride it feels moderately comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. It’s running about 50 mm tires, 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), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

For the spec, this feels competitively priced. 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). Based on the spec estimate, it comes in about 8% under the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 56% of listings). Quick reference: €3.569 listed versus about €3.889 for a comparable build. Bottom line: it compares well against similar bikes.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 63 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.