Mountain Cross MC4 RE

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. Pedal assist doesn't erase physics; tire drag and weight still influence pace, and this score reflects that. The score is largely shaped by a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

On steep roads, it comes in at 5.3/10. Within e-mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. Your easiest gear lands around 18.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~49% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 24.5 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. The motor support helps you keep rolling when the slope kicks up. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension: 7/10, classed as “High-impact ready”. It’s designed to stay composed through rough sections and repeated hits. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. This level is meant to keep the bike composed when hits are bigger and frequent. Expect stronger control when braking and cornering on rough terrain. Rough trails should feel more controlled, especially when hits stack up. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. Because the cockpit sits 85 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~632 mm (very long). Expect a lean angle around 35 degrees.

What drives the fit flexibility here: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability, Round, standard seatposts are generally easier to adjust and swap. At the same time, The dropper adds a real-world adjustability benefit while riding. Net result: Adjustable.

This scores 8.3/10 for comfort, so it feels plush out on the road. It’s tagged Firm for Enduro — it feels plush overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Enduro builds. It’s running about 65 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 forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~35°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 14% 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 89% of listings. To anchor it: price €5.999 versus an estimated €6.973 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This setup suits steeper, rockier terrain and harder hits. It has about 150 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.