E-Escarpe

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. Compared with bikes built for pure pace, this build is shaped by a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

On steep roads, it comes in at 4.9/10. Within e-mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. On longer climbs, the gearing lands on the tall side. The easiest gear works out to about 21.4 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~17% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. At about 22.5 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. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. 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 rating is 7/10 — “High-impact ready”. This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. It feels this way because bar height comes out ~51 mm below the saddle (moderate), with about 627 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. Plan for roughly 29 degrees of lean.

In E-bikeMountain, Why this fit flexibility rating: 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. Plus, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 8.5/10, which usually translates to a highly forgiving ride. That’s the reason it lands as Ultra Smooth. It’s running about 127 mm tires on 29" wheels, and the high-volume tires add a lot of damping and grip on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This looks like strong value, even if it’s not the absolute cheapest listing. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 74% of listings. To anchor it: price €3.994 versus an estimated €4.175 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a strong buy in its category.

This bike is built for soft and loose ground where extra tire volume helps. Tires around 5.0 in usually mean it’s more confident on loose, soft surfaces (for example sand or snow). It’s listed as Trail, but the parts point more toward Soft Terrain.