Exie Deore

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Add it all up and you get a clear tilt toward speed or toward utility. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

On steep roads, it comes in at 9.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. Your easiest gear lands around 15.9 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~94% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. 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.

For suspension control, it lands at 6/10. Category: “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. It should feel noticeably calmer through repeated bumps and rough patches. 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. You get this posture because handlebar height is roughly 75 mm lower than the saddle (moderate drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 628 mm (very long). Expect a lean angle around 33 degrees. Front-end spacers are estimated around 11 mm.

In Mountain, Why this 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, and The dropper post improves on-the-fly position changes. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 7.4/10 for comfort, so it feels easygoing over rough patches out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~33°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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 105% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 22% of them. To anchor it: price €4.999 versus an estimated €2.442 for a similar build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

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.