F-PODIUM RR

It aims for an all-round feel more than maximum speed. For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. Most of the story comes from a light setup, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Overall on climbs: 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 18.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~47% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Weight is around 11.5 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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.

Overall suspension support: 6/10 (“Confident trail control”). This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. Because the cockpit sits 76 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~602 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 34 degrees of lean.

What affects adjustability on this bike: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Internal routing is a mild hit to swap-and-go adjustability, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. Also, The dropper adds a real-world adjustability benefit while riding. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 7.5/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~34°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This looks expensive compared with similar bikes. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 178% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 8% of them. To anchor it: price €9.611 versus an estimated €3.460 for a similar build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 110 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.