Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike – 27.5″ E-ST 100

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. The main reasons are a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum. It's the combination that matters: weight, rolling resistance, and (for road) aerodynamics.

How it climbs: 6.3/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it ranks around the middle. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. Your easiest gear lands around 17.3 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~81% of them. “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 21.5 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. Being an e-bike helps on climbs because the assist adds steady push when you need it. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

For bump control, it’s 5/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. It’s a hardtail setup: the fork manages impacts up front, while the rear stays rigid and direct. Rough trails should feel more controlled, especially when hits stack up. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

In E-bikeMountain, Net result: Adjustable. A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. At the same time, A round post makes fit changes simpler than proprietary shapes.

Ride comfort is 6.2/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 54% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 98% of listings. Quick reference: €1.338 listed versus about €2.920 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.