E-Universe 9.7.1 Plus FEQ

It aims for an all-round feel more than maximum speed. In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. The strongest influences are a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Climb score: 2.7/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits below average. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 28.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~7% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 28.2 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. 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.

On the suspension scale, it comes in at 5/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. This level helps keep traction when the surface is uneven and choppy. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. That's driven by there's about 72 mm of drop to the bars (moderate), with roughly 578 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Plan for roughly 34 degrees of lean.

What affects adjustability on this bike: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier - Standard seatpost sizing improves compatibility for different setbacks and lengths. That is why it is classified Highly Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 6.1/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. It’s running about 54 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 more upright (posture 4/10), which takes some pressure off your hands on rough sections.

You may be paying a premium here. 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 spec estimate, it’s about 23% above the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 23% of them. Quick reference: €5.459 listed versus about €4.432 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.