Production Privée Shan Nº5 Petit Tonnerre

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 7.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits above average. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. Your easiest gear lands around 17.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~52% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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 score: 4/10. It sits in the “Basic bump control” bucket. That level is aimed at smoothing smaller bumps and keeping steering steadier. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. It should improve stability on small bumps, but it isn’t meant for big hits or very rough terrain.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. It feels this way because bar height comes out ~65 mm below the saddle (moderate), with about 594 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. You'll likely be near 32 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 11 mm.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. What affects adjustability on this bike: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, and Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical.

Comfort comes out to 6.5/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~32°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

The price looks hard to justify versus similar options. 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 159% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 10% of them. Quick reference: €7.760 listed versus about €2.994 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 44 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.