BLACK ADDER Team

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. The main reasons are typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Uphill performance score: 7.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits above average. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 18.2 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~36% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

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. Hardtail layout — suspension up front for control, rigid rear for a direct response. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

That is why it is categorized Limited Adjustment. Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Because the cockpit is integrated, swapping sizes or positions is less straightforward - The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time.

Comfort comes out to 6.4/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This looks expensive compared with similar bikes. 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 96% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 24% of them. To anchor it: price €5.879 versus an estimated €2.994 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. 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.