Trickshot

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. The score is largely shaped by a light setup, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and smaller wheels that can lose momentum sooner. When you combine them, you can feel the difference most when you surge or climb at tempo.

Uphill performance score: 9.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 16.3 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~91% 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 10.8 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension capability comes out at 5/10. Bucket: “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. This level helps keep traction when the surface is uneven and choppy. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. This is mainly because handlebar height is roughly 98 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 582 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 38 degrees of lean.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Why this fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. At the same time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts.

This scores 6.2/10 for comfort, so it feels easygoing over rough patches out on the road. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~38°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 50% of listings). Quick reference: €1.499 listed versus about €1.435 for a comparable build. Some manufacturer details aren’t fully published, so use this as a helpful direction rather than a final verdict. Bottom line: it’s a normal deal — not amazing, not terrible.

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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.