HEXAGON 1.0

In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. The main reasons are relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, smaller wheels that can lose momentum sooner, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. When you combine them, you can feel the difference most when you surge or climb at tempo.

On steep roads, it comes in at 9.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 16.3 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~91% for low-gear climbing. “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. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

Suspension effectiveness is 4/10. That aligns with “Basic bump control”. This level is meant to take the edge off smaller impacts and reduce wheel deflection. Hardtail layout — suspension up front for control, rigid rear for a direct response. You’ll get better control on light roughness, but larger impacts can still unsettle the bike.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Based on full geometry data.

In Mountain / Crosscountry, 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. Also, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 6.1/10 for comfort, so it feels easygoing over rough patches out on the road. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 80 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.