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.

Uphill performance score: 9.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.3 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~91% for low-gear climbing. 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.

Overall suspension support: 4/10 (“Basic bump control”). This level is meant to take the edge off smaller impacts and reduce wheel deflection. It’s a common compromise: calmer front wheel, efficient rear end. It should improve stability on small bumps, but it isn’t meant for big hits or very rough terrain.

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.

Ride comfort is 6.5/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. 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.