Zebra ST / D5 ST

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. If it's an e-bike, think of this as a bike speed feel score: how the parts and setup help the bike move fast.

Overall on climbs: 3.6/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits below average. On steep gradients, you’ll be grinding more than spinning. The easiest gear works out to about 22.4 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~13% 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. At about 35.8 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension handling is rated 5/10. It matches “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability - From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 7.3/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s why it’s labeled Firm. The posture is more upright (posture 4/10), which takes some pressure off your hands on rough sections.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 58% 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 91% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.999 versus an estimated €4.790 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This setup is designed to stay stable and grippy on softer surfaces. It has about 95 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which matches this terrain focus. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.