Neuron:ON CF 9

For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. Pedal assist doesn't erase physics; tire drag and weight still influence pace, and this score reflects that.

How it climbs: 5.7/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 17.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~73% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. With roughly 22.8 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. 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 score: 7/10. It sits in the “High-impact ready” bucket. 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. Expect stronger control when braking and cornering on rough terrain. On roots and rocks, it should keep the bike calmer through repeated impacts.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. It feels this way because handlebar height is roughly 84 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 645 mm (extreme). Plan for roughly 34 degrees of lean.

Overall, it falls into Adjustable. What affects adjustability on this bike: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Also, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals.

Comfort comes out to 8.0/10, which usually translates to a plush ride. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~34°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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 9% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 49% of listings). To anchor it: price €7.350 versus an estimated €6.722 for a similar build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

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.