R RAYMON HardRay E 7.0 SE

It lands in the middle: capable pace, but not optimized for outright speed. On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. It trends this way because of a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

On steep roads, it comes in at 4.9/10. Within e-mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. On climbs, the lowest gear feels easy. The easiest gear works out to about 20.5 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~19% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. At about 23.4 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. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

Overall suspension support: 6/10 (“Confident trail control”). It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. You get suspension movement at the front, while the rear stays firm and direct. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. That's driven by bars are around 22 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very small drop, and the forward stretch measures around 619 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 24 degrees of lean. Front-end spacers are estimated around 17 mm.

That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. Also, Round, standard seatposts are generally easier to adjust and swap.

Ride comfort is 6.4/10 — on a real ride it feels nicely smooth. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. It’s running about 58 mm tires on 29" wheels, and the big tires calm small hits and take the edge off trail chatter on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. 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 22% under the typical level for similar builds. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 93% of listings. To anchor it: price €3.359 versus an estimated €4.287 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick 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. Even though it’s tagged Trail, the setup fits Flow Trails better.