Faith

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. In comparison with more aero-focused bikes, this build is shaped by a fairly average weight, typical trail-width tires, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 9.6/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. That lowest gear comes out around 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~84% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. With about 13.4 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension effectiveness is 7/10. That aligns with “High-impact ready”. It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. Because handlebar height is roughly 93 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 580 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 37 degrees.

What drives the fit flexibility here: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time. Also, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Net result: Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 7.0/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~37°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This looks like a high asking price for the build level. 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 70% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 31% of listings). Quick reference: €2.519 listed versus about €1.485 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 140 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. It’s listed as Crosscountry, but the parts point more toward Natural Trails.