LES SL Team XX Eagle Transmission w/ Carbon Wheels

For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. The biggest contributors are typical trail-width tires and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. Together, these choices shape rolling resistance and how lively the bike feels. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 7.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands above average. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 18.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~47% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

For suspension control, it lands at 5/10. Category: “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. You get suspension movement at the front, while the rear stays firm and direct. Rough trails should feel more controlled, especially when hits stack up. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. This is mainly because the cockpit sits 68 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~575 mm (long). Expect a lean angle around 33 degrees. Front-end spacers are estimated around 11 mm.

In Mountain / Crosscountry, What drives the fit flexibility here: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Also, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 6.4/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~33°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

Against comparable bikes, this comes out looking overpriced. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 201% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 5% of them. To anchor it: price €9.765 versus an estimated €3.244 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 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Suspension type (Hardtail) fits this kind of terrain.