Exceed CF 4

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. That's why it trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. The main reasons are a fairly average weight, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climb score: 9.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 17.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~60% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. At roughly 12.6 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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 effectiveness is 5/10. That aligns with “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. Suspension travel is the amount of movement available over bumps — here it’s about 100 mm up front. More travel usually means more room to absorb bigger hits. 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. You get this posture because bars are around 93 mm lower than the saddle, which is a large drop, and the forward stretch measures around 604 mm (very long). Estimated lean is about 37 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~11 mm.

What drives the fit flexibility here: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, and The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Net result: Moderately Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 6.4/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~37°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. 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). Based on the spec estimate, it comes in about 20% under the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 58% of listings). To anchor it: price €1.679 versus an estimated €2.090 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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.