E-ASX 130 Advanced AL

It's quick enough for most rides, but not a pure fastest-possible build. This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. It ends up here thanks to typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

If your rides include hills, it rates 5.9/10 for climbing. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 19.3 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~34% 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. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

Suspension handling is rated 6/10. 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. On roots and rocks, it should keep the bike calmer through repeated impacts. When exact travel numbers aren’t available, we base this on the suspension layout and what’s typical for similar builds. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. You get this posture because the front end is very small, with ~37 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a extreme stretch forward at ~641 mm. Estimated lean is about 27 degrees.

Why this fit flexibility rating: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time - Standard seatpost sizing improves compatibility for different setbacks and lengths. Net result: Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 7.8/10 — on a real ride it feels highly forgiving. It’s tagged Balanced for Trail — it feels highly forgiving overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Trail builds. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

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). Based on the spec estimate, it’s about 8% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 51% of listings). To anchor it: price €5.879 versus an estimated €5.439 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 130 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.