RLC FS 4.9 Full Suspension

On an MTB, the speed score centers on rolling efficiency when you're pedaling, especially on easier terrain. In day-to-day use, it lands in the middle: capable pace, but not optimized for outright speed. The strongest influences are a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

How it climbs: 9.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 17.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~52% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 12.8 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

On the suspension scale, it comes in at 5/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Because you get a moderate drop: roughly 64 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 579 mm of stretch forward (long). Expect a lean angle around 32 degrees.

In Mountain, That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Another point: Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system.

This scores 7.5/10 for comfort, so it feels easygoing over rough patches out on the road. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. It’s running about 60 mm tires on 29" wheels, and the big tires calm small hits and take the edge off trail chatter on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~32°), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This looks like a high asking price for the build level. 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). 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). Quick reference: €3.464 listed versus about €2.453 for a comparable build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

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.