Extreme Cross 9

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. Relative to performance-oriented builds, this build is shaped by typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

If your rides include hills, it rates 5.3/10 for climbing. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels easy. Your easiest gear lands around 20.3 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~22% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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 sits at 10/10, in “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. It’s intended for the roughest use cases, where suspension control is critical. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. On choppy terrain, it can help the wheels track more consistently. This level is meant for the most demanding roughness, staying stable through repeated big impacts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. That's driven by bars are around 23 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very small drop, and the forward stretch measures around 627 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 25 degrees of lean.

In E-bikeMountain / Downhill, Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Why this fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time; Round, standard seatposts are generally easier to adjust and swap.

Comfort comes out to 8.4/10, which usually translates to a plush ride. It’s tagged Firm for Downhill — it feels plush overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Downhill builds. It’s running about 60 mm tires on 27.5" wheels, and the high-volume tires add a lot of damping and grip on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. 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 comes in about 13% under the typical level for similar builds. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 96% of listings. Quick reference: €6.089 listed versus about €7.024 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is made for very rough terrain, big hits, and bike-park riding. It has about 200 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which is useful for big hits and steeper descents. The Full setup supports this riding style.