Relic 20

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. What pushes it in this direction is a light setup, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, small wheels meant for compact bikes, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 4.9/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. Your easiest gear lands around 30.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~6% 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. Weight is around 11.5 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

Suspension performance: 3/10. It’s grouped into “Basic bump control”. This level is meant to take the edge off smaller impacts and reduce wheel deflection. It’s a common compromise: calmer front wheel, efficient rear end. It should improve stability on small bumps, but it isn’t meant for big hits or very rough terrain.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. You get this posture because the cockpit sits 112 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~482 mm (medium). Expect a lean angle around 47 degrees.

This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability; Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. So we classify it as Adjustable.

This scores 5.1/10 for comfort, so it feels moderately comfortable out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~47°), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 76% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 98% of listings. To anchor it: price €352 versus an estimated €1.466 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 40 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.