BRAVO 6

On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. In contrast to speed-optimized builds, this build is shaped by relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climbing rating: 5.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. The easiest gear works out to about 19.3 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~18% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. 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.

Suspension score: 5/10. It sits in the “Confident trail control” bucket. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. This is mainly because there's about 14 mm of drop to the bars (very small), with roughly 605 mm of forward stretch to the bar (very long). Expect a lean angle around 24 degrees.

What affects adjustability on this bike: The front-end is built as a single system, which reduces easy fit part swaps, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Another point: Notable system naming mentioned: ICS2. So it ends up in Limited Adjustment. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 6.7/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. It’s running about 57 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 neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 28 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.