CRAVE AL 05

This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. Compared with comfort-biased setups, this build is shaped by typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Over longer efforts, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast.

Climbing rating: 5.3/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it ranks around the middle. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. Your easiest gear lands around 20.5 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~21% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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 effectiveness is 8/10. That aligns with “High-impact ready”. It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. It prioritizes stability at speed on rough ground. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Comfort fit - less tuck and easier on neck and shoulders. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. Another point: Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

This scores 8.3/10 for comfort, so it feels very smooth out on the road. For Enduro, it’s labeled Balanced. In absolute terms it’s very smooth; it’s just not as sofa-soft as the most plush setups. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This setup suits steeper, rockier terrain and harder hits. 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.