Fathom E+ 3

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. With pedal assist, the bike's tires and overall resistance still shape how fast it feels, and this score follows that idea. Key drivers include typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed.

If your rides include hills, it rates 3.9/10 for climbing. Within e-mountain bikes, it sits below average. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 24.9 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~10% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. E-assist can take the sting out of steep ramps, especially at lower speeds. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. 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: 6/10. It sits in the “Confident trail control” bucket. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. Expect more grip and stability compared with basic bump-control setups. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. You get this posture because the front end is large, with ~80 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~620 mm. Estimated lean is about 34 degrees.

What drives the fit flexibility here: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. Plus, From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

Ride comfort is 6.6/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. 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.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 comes in about 14% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 82% of listings. To anchor it: price €3.149 versus an estimated €3.654 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. 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.