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, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Uphill performance score: 9.7/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% 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. Weight is around 12.9 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. 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 sits at 5/10, in “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. Expect more grip and stability compared with basic bump-control setups. Some brands don’t publish full suspension measurements, so this summary follows the suspension layout and typical builds for this style.

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 641 mm of stretch forward (extreme). 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 easygoing over rough patches out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~36°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

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.