ULTIMATE 9.0

In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground. In real riding, it's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed.

Overall on climbs: 9.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. Your easiest gear lands around 16.6 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~88% versus similar bikes. “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. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

Suspension performance: 5/10. It’s grouped into “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. It’s a common compromise: calmer front wheel, efficient rear end. When exact travel numbers aren’t available, we base this on the suspension layout and what’s typical for similar builds. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Cables routed through the headset add complexity when changing the cockpit. Also, System terms found in the spec text include: ICR. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

It’s hard to see the value at this asking price. 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 106% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 21% of them. Quick reference: €6.299 listed versus about €3.056 for a comparable 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. Suspension type (Hardtail) fits this kind of terrain.