Tempt 2

For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. Several build choices play a role, including typical trail-width tires and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. In combination, they decide how the bike feels when rolling along. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 6.3/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks around the middle. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. Your easiest gear lands around 18.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~21% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

Suspension capability comes out at 4/10. Bucket: “Basic bump control”. It’s designed for light bump absorption and steadier tracking on uneven patches. It’s a hardtail setup: the fork manages impacts up front, while the rear stays rigid and direct. This helps on chatter and smaller impacts, while bigger hits can still push it beyond its range.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. It feels this way because there's about 38 mm of drop to the bars (very small), with roughly 573 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Plan for roughly 28 degrees of lean.

In Mountain / Crosscountry, What drives the fit flexibility here: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts; Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Net result: Adjustable.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 60% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 91% of listings. Quick reference: €706 listed versus about €1.778 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 80 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Suspension type (Hardtail) fits this kind of terrain.