XRM 10.9

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. In real riding, it lands in the middle: capable pace, but not optimized for outright speed. What pushes it in this direction is typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

On steep roads, it comes in at 7.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks above average. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. Your easiest gear lands around 18.2 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~36% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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.

On suspension support it’s 6/10, 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.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, and The dropper adds a real-world adjustability benefit while riding. 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.

Comfort comes out to 7.5/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 163% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 10% of them. Quick reference: €8.610 listed versus about €3.273 for a comparable 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 110 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.