e-Vertic FX-Type SX

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. That's why it's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits. The setup that matters most here is typical trail-width tires and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. If you ride in a group, it influences how hard it feels to stay on wheels at higher speeds.

On steep roads, it comes in at 7.4/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits above average. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 18.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~70% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. The motor support helps you keep rolling when the slope kicks up. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension score: 7/10. It sits in the “High-impact ready” bucket. It’s designed to stay composed through rough sections and repeated hits. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. That's driven by bar height comes out ~50 mm below the saddle (moderate), with about 659 mm of forward reach - a extreme stretch. Expect a lean angle around 28 degrees.

Why this fit flexibility rating: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time; Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.0/10 for comfort, so it feels highly forgiving out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This sits around the normal range for 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). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 65% of listings). To anchor it: price €4.934 versus an estimated €4.943 for a similar build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Bottom line: it’s a normal deal — not amazing, not terrible.

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.