ULTIMATE 8.0

In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. The main reasons are typical trail-width tires and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. It's the combination that matters: weight, rolling resistance, and (for road) aerodynamics. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 8.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% for low-gear climbing. “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. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

For suspension control, it lands at 5/10. Category: “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. Rough trails should feel more controlled, especially when hits stack up. 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. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

Why this fit flexibility rating: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability; Cables routed through the headset add complexity when changing the cockpit. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 6.4/10, which usually translates to a easygoing over rough patches ride. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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 comparison, it sits roughly 56% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 35% of listings). To anchor it: price €4.094 versus an estimated €2.620 for a similar build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.