Faith

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. It's the combination that matters: weight, rolling resistance, and (for road) aerodynamics. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climbing rating: 8.8/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~84% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on 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.

For suspension control, it lands at 7/10. Category: “High-impact ready”. It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. When exact travel numbers aren’t available, we base this on the suspension layout and what’s typical for similar builds. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. This is mainly because the cockpit sits 93 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~580 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 37 degrees. Front-end spacers are estimated around 13 mm.

That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. Also, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 6.6/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~37°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

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 50% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 37% of listings). To anchor it: price €2.519 versus an estimated €1.684 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 45 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.