DEFT 10.0 750

For off-road use, the score focuses on how quickly the bike accelerates and keeps speed on hardpack and gravel paths. It ends up here thanks to a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. Add it all up and you get a clear tilt toward speed or toward utility.

How it climbs: 5.2/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. The easiest gear works out to about 19.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~42% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With roughly 24.1 kg under you, you’ll feel the weight on longer climbs even with a decent low gear. Being an e-bike helps on climbs because the assist adds steady push when you need it. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

For suspension control, it lands at 8/10. Category: “High-impact ready”. This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. 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.

What drives the fit flexibility here: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time; A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 8.5/10 — on a real ride it feels highly forgiving. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

Overall, this looks like solid value for the build. 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 9% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 83% of listings. Quick reference: €7.350 listed versus about €8.037 for a comparable build. Bottom line: it compares well against similar bikes.

This setup suits steeper, rockier terrain and harder hits. It has about 170 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.