RLC FS 7.9 Full Suspension

It's set up to reward hard efforts with higher cruising speed. On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. The biggest contributors are a light setup, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

Uphill performance score: 9.7/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. The easiest gear works out to about 17.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~52% 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. Weight is around 11.7 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

Suspension setup comes out 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. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. Because the bar sits about 92 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 603 mm in total (very long). Estimated lean is about 36 degrees.

In Mountain, This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Plus, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 7.5/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable 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 forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~36°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. 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 60% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 34% of listings). Quick reference: €4.934 listed versus about €3.077 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

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. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.