MOTO 1

This off-road speed score leans toward efficient rolling, not downhill stability or comfort. That's why it's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. What pushes it in this direction is a heavier build, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, small wheels meant for compact bikes, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed.

How it climbs: 4.5/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 20.1 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~24% versus similar bikes. “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. With roughly 32.3 kg under you, you’ll feel the weight on longer climbs even with a decent low gear. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

Suspension: 1/10, classed as “Minimal suspension”. It’s mainly suited to consistent surfaces with fewer sharp impacts. With no suspension movement, bump absorption is minimal by design. On broken surfaces, the bike relies more on line choice because there’s no suspension movement to manage impacts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, and Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability.

Ride comfort is 7.1/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. It’s running about 102 mm tires on 20.0" wheels, and the high-volume tires add a lot of damping and grip on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This reads like a good buy compared with similar bikes. 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 27% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 28% of listings). Quick reference: €2.939 listed versus about €4.042 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s competitively priced for what you get.

This setup is designed to stay stable and grippy on softer surfaces. Suspension travel is unknown in this entry, so the surface range uses the clearest available signals. The Rigid setup supports this riding style.