160E C1

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. Pedal assist doesn't erase physics; tire drag and weight still influence pace, and this score reflects that. The main reasons are a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Climb score: 5.7/10. Within e-mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels easy. The easiest gear works out to about 18.2 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~59% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With roughly 22.6 kg under you, you’ll feel the weight on longer climbs even with a decent low gear. The motor support helps you keep rolling when the slope kicks up. 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 setup comes out at 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. On roots and rocks, it should keep the bike calmer through repeated impacts. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. You get this posture because there's about 51 mm of drop to the bars (moderate), with roughly 636 mm of forward stretch to the bar (very long). You'll likely be near 29 degrees of lean.

What affects adjustability on this bike: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, and A dropper makes it easier to shift between climbing and descending positions. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 8.4/10, which usually translates to a plush ride. 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.

Overall, this feels reasonably priced. 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). Based on the spec estimate, it’s about 8% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 56% of listings). To anchor it: price €7.600 versus an estimated €7.015 for a similar build. Bottom line: it’s a normal deal — not amazing, not terrible.

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.