Roots 1

It's tuned to feel quick when you push the speed. For off-road use, the score focuses on how quickly the bike accelerates and keeps speed on hardpack and gravel paths. What pushes it in this direction is typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

If your rides include hills, it rates 7.0/10 for climbing. Within e-mountain bikes, this comes out above average. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. That lowest gear comes out around 18.2 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~59% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Being an e-bike helps on climbs because the assist adds steady push when you need it. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

Overall suspension support: 7/10 (“High-impact ready”). This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. This level is meant to keep the bike composed when hits are bigger and frequent. Rough trails should feel more controlled, especially when hits stack up. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. Based on full geometry data.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Another point: A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. So we classify it as Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 7.3/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. It’s tagged Firm for Trail — it feels nicely smooth overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Trail builds. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This looks expensive compared with similar bikes. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 109% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 3% of them. To anchor it: price €9.945 versus an estimated €4.752 for a similar build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 140 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.