27.5″ Electric Mountain Bike E-ST 500

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. Key drivers include a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. These factors stack up and show up most at higher speeds or higher effort. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Overall on climbs: 6.2/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~91% versus similar bikes. “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. At about 23.0 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. 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: 6/10, classed as “Confident trail control”. 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. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Based on full geometry data.

Overall, it falls into Adjustable. What affects adjustability on this bike: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. At the same time, A round post makes fit changes simpler than proprietary shapes. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 6.6/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 42% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 100% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.996 versus an estimated €3.468 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

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.