MAKO PRO GX AXS

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. Most of the story comes from relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. All combined, they influence momentum - how hard it is to get moving and how hard it is to keep moving.

Overall on climbs: 7.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands above average. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 18.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~47% of them. “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. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension capability comes out at 6/10. Bucket: “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. It feels this way because you get a moderate drop: roughly 65 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 652 mm of stretch forward (extreme). Expect a lean angle around 31 degrees.

In Mountain, Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Because the cockpit is integrated, swapping sizes or positions is less straightforward, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier, From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses. Another point: The dropper post improves on-the-fly position changes. Net result: Limited Adjustment. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 7.4/10 — on a real ride it feels nicely smooth. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~31°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 77% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 29% of listings). Quick reference: €5.774 listed versus about €3.259 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 113 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.