E-Mythique 297 VRS

It prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace. In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

How it climbs: 5.6/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 19.7 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~27% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

Suspension score: 8/10. It sits in the “High-impact ready” bucket. 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. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. It feels this way because handlebar height is roughly 35 mm lower than the saddle (very small drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 636 mm (very long). Estimated lean is about 26 degrees.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Internal cable routing can slow down fit-related part changes; A dropper makes it easier to shift between climbing and descending positions. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.4/10 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.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 31% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 99% of listings. Quick reference: €4.199 listed versus about €6.064 for a comparable 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 160 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.