Relay Carbon XX AXS

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. When you push the pace, it's a balanced setup rather than a pure speed machine. It ends up here thanks to a heavier build, a lighter-feeling build that helps when you're pedaling for speed, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

If your rides include hills, it rates 7.8/10 for climbing. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits above average. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 16.9 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~91% of them. “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. Weight is around 19.1 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. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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”). This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. 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.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Because the front end is very small, with ~34 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a extreme stretch forward at ~642 mm. Plan for roughly 26 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 14 mm.

Why this fit flexibility rating: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. Also, The dropper adds a real-world adjustability benefit while riding. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 8.4/10 — on a real ride it feels plush. For Enduro, it’s labeled Balanced. In absolute terms it’s plush; it’s just not as sofa-soft as the most plush setups. 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 price looks hard to justify versus 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 73% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 5% of them. Quick reference: €12.499 listed versus about €7.210 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 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.