BIG.NINE 700

In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. On typical routes, it's a balanced setup rather than a pure speed machine. It trends this way because of a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Climbing rating: 9.1/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. That lowest gear comes out around 18.2 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~36% versus similar bikes. “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. At roughly 13.9 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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.

Overall suspension support: 5/10 (“Confident trail control”). It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. It’s a common compromise: calmer front wheel, efficient rear end. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. It feels this way because you get a large drop: roughly 92 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 638 mm of stretch forward (very long). Expect a lean angle around 36 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 11 mm.

In Mountain / Crosscountry, This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. Another point: A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~36°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.