Moraine Deore 12

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. For assisted bikes, the rating focuses on the platform and setup rather than claiming a motor top-speed number. Key drivers include a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Put simply, it's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits.

Climb score: 5.7/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 18.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~70% for low-gear climbing. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. At about 22.6 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. 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.

For bump control, it’s 8/10 — “High-impact ready”. It’s designed to stay composed through rough sections and repeated hits. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. It prioritizes stability at speed on rough ground. This level is meant to keep the bike composed when hits are bigger and frequent. On choppy terrain, it can help the wheels track more consistently. Suspension measurements aren’t always listed consistently, so this description uses the suspension layout and common setups for this type of bike.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. You get this posture because the cockpit sits 45 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~652 mm (extreme). Estimated lean is about 28 degrees.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Another point: The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.3/10 for comfort, so it feels very smooth out on the road. Within Enduro, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels very smooth. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

The value looks a bit weak compared with similar options. 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’s about 21% above the typical level for similar builds. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 41% of listings). Quick reference: €5.999 listed versus about €4.978 for a comparable build. Overall, it doesn’t look like the best value for the spec.

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.