Game 160.9 Launch Edition

It trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. The biggest contributors are a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. The effect is most noticeable when you're chasing a faster average speed or riding into wind.

How it climbs: 5.8/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits around the middle. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 16.6 gear inches. For the low gear, it’s right at the easy end — easier than about ~99% of similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. With roughly 25.7 kg under you, you’ll feel the weight on longer climbs even with a decent low gear. 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. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension score: 8/10. It sits in the “High-impact ready” bucket. It’s designed to stay composed through rough sections and repeated hits. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. It prioritizes stability at speed on rough ground. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

In E-bikeMountain, Why this fit flexibility rating: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Internal cable routing can slow down fit-related part changes, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. Also, Having a dropper increases how adaptable the bike feels in different situations. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.2/10 for comfort, so it feels very smooth out on the road. It’s tagged Firm for Enduro — it feels very smooth overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Enduro builds. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This feels like you’re paying extra for the same kind of bike. 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 16% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 46% of listings). To anchor it: price €9.450 versus an estimated €8.144 for a similar build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

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.