ELITE CARBON SPORT

This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. The strongest influences are typical trail-width tires and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground. In day-to-day use, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo.

Climb score: 8.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. 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 effectiveness is 5/10. That aligns with “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. 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 versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. Based on full geometry data.

In Mountain / Crosscountry, Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. At the same time, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels nicely smooth out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. 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 41% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 39% of listings). To anchor it: price €3.218 versus an estimated €2.277 for a similar build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.