Nevada 26 1.9 V

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. Overall, those details affect how quickly it accelerates and how easily it maintains pace.

How it climbs: 9.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 18.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~47% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 13.6 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. Because bars are around 51 mm lower than the saddle, which is a moderate drop, and the forward stretch measures around 553 mm (long). Plan for roughly 31 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~15 mm.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: 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. So we classify it as Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 6.0/10, which usually translates to a moderately comfortable ride. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10, torso ~31°), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 49% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 81% of listings. Quick reference: €560 listed versus about €1.092 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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.