REACTION HYBRID, SLT 800

This off-road speed score leans toward efficient rolling, not downhill stability or comfort. Even with assistance, heavier builds and high-resistance tires can blunt speed, and this score picks up those differences. What pushes it in this direction is a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

How it climbs: 5.0/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it ranks around the middle. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 20.1 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~24% 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. At about 23.8 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. 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: 6/10. It sits in the “Confident trail control” bucket. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. It’s a hardtail setup: the fork manages impacts up front, while the rear stays rigid and direct. It should feel noticeably calmer through repeated bumps and rough patches. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. This is mainly because there's about 80 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 606 mm of forward stretch to the bar (very long). Expect a lean angle around 34 degrees.

In E-bikeMountain / Trail, Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Fit flexibility summary: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work - A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 6.6/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~34°), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

For the spec, this feels competitively priced. 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 72% of listings. To anchor it: price €5.249 versus an estimated €5.559 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a strong buy in its category.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 120 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. It’s listed as Trail, but the parts point more toward Flow Trails.