NINETY-SIX 400

For off-road use, the score focuses on how quickly the bike accelerates and keeps speed on hardpack and gravel paths. What pushes it in this direction is a heavier build, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climb score: 9.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% for low-gear climbing. “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 15.1 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension setup comes out at 6/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. You get this posture because the bar sits about 93 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 644 mm in total (extreme). Expect a lean angle around 36 degrees.

What drives the fit flexibility here: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. At the same time, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 7.5/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. 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 110 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.