ECC 4

This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. For assisted bikes, the rating focuses on the platform and setup rather than claiming a motor top-speed number. What pushes it in this direction is a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

If your rides include hills, it rates 5.7/10 for climbing. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits around the middle. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. That lowest gear comes out around 17.3 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~77% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With roughly 24.6 kg under you, you’ll feel the weight on longer climbs even with a decent low gear. The motor support helps you keep rolling when the slope kicks up. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Overall suspension support: 8/10 (“High-impact ready”). This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. Expect stronger control when braking and cornering on rough terrain. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. That's driven by the front end is very small, with ~0 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a extreme stretch forward at ~644 mm. You'll likely be near 20 degrees of lean.

Net result: Adjustable. What drives the fit flexibility here: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time, Round, standard seatposts are generally easier to adjust and swap. Also, A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding.

Ride comfort is 8.4/10 — on a real ride it feels plush. Within Enduro, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels plush. It’s running about 62 mm tires on 29" wheels, and the big tires calm small hits and take the edge off trail chatter 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.

Overall, this feels reasonably 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’s about 11% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 56% of listings). To anchor it: price €7.735 versus an estimated €6.996 for a similar build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the category.

This bike is built for rougher, more technical trails where control matters. It has about 160 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.