DEFT 9.0 750 MS

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. A few practical factors stand out: 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. When you combine them, you can feel the difference most when you surge or climb at tempo.

On steep roads, it comes in at 5.1/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits around the middle. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 19.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~42% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 24.6 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. Being an e-bike helps on climbs because the assist adds steady push when you need it. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

On the suspension scale, it comes in at 8/10 — “High-impact ready”. It’s designed to stay composed through rough sections and repeated hits. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. Expect stronger control when braking and cornering on rough terrain. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

Overall, it falls into Adjustable. This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability; A dropper makes it easier to shift between climbing and descending positions.

Ride comfort is 8.5/10 — on a real ride it feels very smooth. 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.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. 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 10% 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 85% of listings. To anchor it: price €6.510 versus an estimated €7.237 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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.