ML 5.7 Hardtail

It prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace. In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. Several build choices play a role, including a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum.

If your rides include hills, it rates 9.1/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 17.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~56% 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. Weight is around 14.5 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. 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: 5/10, classed as “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. It’s a hardtail setup: the fork manages impacts up front, while the rear stays rigid and direct. Rough trails should feel more controlled, especially when hits stack up. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Because you get a very small drop: roughly 18 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 563 mm of stretch forward (long). Plan for roughly 25 degrees of lean.

Net result: Adjustable. Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical; Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 6.2/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. It’s running about 57 mm tires on 27.5" wheels, and the high-volume tires add a lot of damping and grip on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 44% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 77% of listings. To anchor it: price €772 versus an estimated €1.372 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. Suspension type (Hardtail) fits this kind of terrain.