DUNE RR

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. With pedal assist, the bike's tires and overall resistance still shape how fast it feels, and this score follows that idea. Several build choices play a role, including a heavier build, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

How it climbs: 6.5/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits around the middle. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 18.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~70% 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. Weight is around 19.6 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. 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. 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.

Suspension: 8/10, classed as “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. Some brands don’t publish full suspension measurements, so this summary follows the suspension layout and typical builds for this style. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. This is mainly because the cockpit sits 31 mm below the saddle (a very small drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~644 mm (extreme). Estimated lean is about 26 degrees.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: The bar and stem are integrated as one unit, so changing reach or bar height is more restrictive, Internal routing is a mild hit to swap-and-go adjustability. Another point: The dropper adds a real-world adjustability benefit while riding. Net result: Race-Fit Specific.

This scores 8.5/10 for comfort, so it feels highly forgiving out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

For the spec, this is priced well into premium territory. 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 58% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 11% of them. Quick reference: €10.610 listed versus about €6.731 for a comparable build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This bike is built for rougher, more technical trails where control matters. It has about 165 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.