JEALOUS AL 10.0 SL

It's set up to reward hard efforts with higher cruising speed. In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. Most of the story comes from a light setup, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

On steep roads, it comes in at 9.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 16.6 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~88% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. At about 10.6 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.

Overall suspension support: 5/10 (“Confident trail control”). This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. It’s a common compromise: calmer front wheel, efficient rear end. Not every manufacturer lists complete suspension numbers, so the explanation relies on the suspension layout and what’s normal for this category. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. Plus, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 6.4/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s why it’s labeled Firm. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This feels like you’re paying extra for the same kind of bike. 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). Based on the spec estimate, it’s about 15% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 47% of listings). To anchor it: price €2.624 versus an estimated €2.289 for a similar build. Overall, it doesn’t look like the best value for the spec.

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.