DEFT 8.0 750

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. Over longer efforts, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. The setup that matters most here is a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

On steep roads, it comes in at 5.0/10. Within e-mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. That lowest gear comes out around 19.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~34% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. With roughly 24.8 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. 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.

Overall suspension support: 8/10 (“High-impact ready”). It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. 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 - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

Net result: Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Also, Having a dropper increases how adaptable the bike feels in different situations.

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

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 19% under the typical level for similar builds. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 94% of listings. To anchor it: price €5.669 versus an estimated €6.977 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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.