Relay Carbon GX AXS

For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. With pedal assist, the bike's tires and overall resistance still shape how fast it feels, and this score follows that idea. Most of the story comes from a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

On steep roads, it comes in at 7.7/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits above average. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. Your easiest gear lands around 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~91% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 19.6 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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.

Suspension handling is rated 8/10. It matches “High-impact ready”. It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. It prioritizes stability at speed on rough ground. When exact travel numbers aren’t available, we base this on the suspension layout and what’s typical for similar builds. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. That's driven by handlebar height is roughly 34 mm lower than the saddle (very small drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 642 mm (extreme). Plan for roughly 26 degrees of lean.

Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, and Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 8.4/10 — on a real ride it feels plush. Within Enduro, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels plush. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This looks expensive compared with similar bikes. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 41% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 19% of them. Quick reference: €9.999 listed versus about €7.080 for a comparable build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This bike is built for rougher, more technical trails where control matters. It has about 160 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.