Co-op DRT 1.0

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. The score is largely shaped by a fairly average weight, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. When you combine them, you can feel the difference most when you surge or climb at tempo.

If your rides include hills, it rates 4.8/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. Your easiest gear lands around 28.7 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~8% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With about 14.1 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension sits at 5/10, in “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. On choppy terrain, it can help the wheels track more consistently. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. It feels this way because the front end is very small, with ~15 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a long stretch forward at ~544 mm. Expect a lean angle around 25 degrees.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width - Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 6.0/10, which usually translates to a balanced ride. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

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 parts list, it’s roughly 51% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 84% of listings. To anchor it: price €599 versus an estimated €1.216 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value 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 (Hardtail) fits this kind of terrain.