Grand 5

It's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. Most of the story comes from a fairly average weight, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

If your rides include hills, it rates 9.4/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 16.9 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~77% of them. “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. With about 14.3 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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 handling is rated 5/10. It matches “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. Expect more grip and stability compared with basic bump-control setups. 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.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. That's driven by handlebar height is roughly 90 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 599 mm (very long). Estimated lean is about 36 degrees.

In Mountain, Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time; The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~36°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 48% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 81% of listings. To anchor it: price €952 versus an estimated €1.840 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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.