JEALOUS AL 8.0

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. Several build choices play a role, including a light setup, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

How it climbs: 9.5/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. Your easiest gear lands around 18.2 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~36% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With about 12.0 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. 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. 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.

In Mountain, What affects adjustability on this bike: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. At the same time, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. Net result: Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 6.5/10, which usually translates to a easygoing over rough patches ride. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 35% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 70% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.164 versus an estimated €1.778 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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. Suspension type (Hardtail) fits this kind of terrain.