E-160 S

It's designed for a mix of riding rather than top-end pace. For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. Key drivers include typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Climbing rating: 5.6/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. That lowest gear comes out around 19.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~26% versus similar bikes. 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. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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 effectiveness is 8/10. That aligns with “High-impact ready”. It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. On choppy terrain, it can help the wheels track more consistently. 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. You get this posture because bars are around 29 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very small drop, and the forward stretch measures around 624 mm (very long). Expect a lean angle around 26 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 15 mm.

Net result: Moderately Adjustable. What drives the fit flexibility here: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. At the same time, Internal routing is a mild hit to swap-and-go adjustability. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 8.1/10, which usually translates to a plush ride. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

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 40% of listings). Quick reference: €6.865 listed versus about €5.682 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, it doesn’t look like the best value for the spec.

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. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.