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This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. In real riding, it's biased toward performance over comfort-focused choices. Key drivers include a light setup, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 9.7/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. That lowest gear comes out around 18.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~47% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 11.6 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.

On suspension support it’s 5/10, marked “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. 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. It feels this way because you get a large drop: roughly 98 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 591 mm of stretch forward (very long). You'll likely be near 38 degrees of lean.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. At the same time, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 7.3/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~38°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

For the spec, this is priced well into premium territory. 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 68% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 32% of listings). To anchor it: price €4.499 versus an estimated €2.682 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

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.