Overvolt AM 9.7

This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. Next to race-leaning setups, 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 high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

How it climbs: 7.5/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits above average. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. Your easiest gear lands around 18.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~72% versus similar bikes. “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. Being an e-bike helps on climbs because the assist adds steady push when you need it. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

On the suspension scale, it comes in at 8/10 — “High-impact ready”. That usually means it’s built for harder hits and rougher trails with steadier wheel tracking. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow 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.

Comfort fit - less tuck and easier on neck and shoulders. Based on full geometry data.

What affects adjustability on this bike: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Plus, The dropper adds a real-world adjustability benefit while riding. Net result: Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 8.5/10 — on a real ride it feels very smooth. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. It’s running about 64 mm tires on 27.5" 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 5/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 42% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 19% of them. Quick reference: €9.450 listed versus about €6.667 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This bike is built for rougher, more technical trails where control matters. It has about 170 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.