MAKO EXPERT

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. Over longer efforts, it's neither sluggish nor razor-fast - more of a versatile middle ground. Most of the story comes from 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.

Overall on climbs: 6.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks around the middle. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 19.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~20% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension handling is rated 5/10. It matches “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. Expect more grip and stability compared with basic bump-control setups. On roots and rocks, it should keep the bike calmer through repeated impacts. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. This is mainly because you get a moderate drop: roughly 47 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 614 mm of stretch forward (very long). Estimated lean is about 29 degrees.

In Mountain, A one-piece cockpit locks the front-end setup more than separate bar and stem parts, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Plus, Notable system naming mentioned: ICS2. Overall, it is Limited Adjustment. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 7.4/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. It’s running about 57 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 forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 105 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.