JEALOUS 10.0 EA

In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. Most of the story comes from a very light build, a lighter-feeling build that helps when you're pedaling for speed, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and larger wheels that help the bike keep momentum. Net effect: the bike either carries speed well or feels like more work to keep it rolling.

Uphill performance score: 9.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 19.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~20% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. At about 8.6 kg, it’s in a normal range, so gearing matters more than weight swings here. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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 effectiveness is 5/10. That aligns with “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. It’s a common compromise: calmer front wheel, efficient rear end. On roots and rocks, it should keep the bike calmer through repeated impacts. When exact travel numbers aren’t available, we base this on the suspension layout and what’s typical for similar builds. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is an estimate; exact fit varies by spacers and rider setup.

What affects adjustability on this bike: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, and The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 6.5/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This looks expensive compared with similar bikes. 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 95% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 26% of listings). To anchor it: price €6.825 versus an estimated €3.493 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.