Embolden E+ 2, 625

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. The score is largely shaped by typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Taken together, those choices reduce wasted energy when you're trying to go fast.

Climbing rating: 4.6/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it ranks around the middle. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. Your easiest gear lands around 23.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~13% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. The motor support helps you keep rolling when the slope kicks up. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. 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. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. It prioritizes stability at speed on rough ground. This level is meant to keep the bike composed when hits are bigger and frequent. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. It feels this way because bars are around 0 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very small drop, and the forward stretch measures around 597 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 21 degrees of lean.

Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Fit flexibility summary: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability; A 2-bolt clamp makes precise saddle setup easier.

Ride comfort is 7.9/10 — 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 neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

You may be paying a premium here. 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 14% above the typical level for similar builds. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 42% of listings). To anchor it: price €4.400 versus an estimated €3.851 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. It has about 125 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.