DEFT 9.0 750

On an MTB, the speed score centers on rolling efficiency when you're pedaling, especially on easier terrain. Compared with more speed-first builds, this build is shaped by 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. In real riding, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo.

Overall on climbs: 5.1/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it ranks around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels easy. Your easiest gear lands around 19.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~42% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. At about 24.6 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. 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. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

On suspension support it’s 8/10, marked “High-impact ready”. It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

In E-bikeMountain, That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. What affects adjustability on this bike: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. At the same time, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system.

Comfort comes out to 8.5/10, which usually translates to a very smooth ride. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

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.