Nevada 29 1.3

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. What pushes it in this direction is relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Uphill performance score: 9.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 15.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~94% versus similar bikes. “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. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. Suspension measurements aren’t always listed consistently, so this description uses the suspension layout and common setups for this type of bike. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. Because the bar sits about 89 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 614 mm in total (very long). Estimated lean is about 36 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 13 mm.

This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts - Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels easygoing over rough patches out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~36°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 39% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 70% of listings. To anchor it: price €949 versus an estimated €1.547 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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.