JEALOUS AL 9.0

This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. Over longer efforts, it tends to feel lively when you accelerate or surge. Key drivers include 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.

Climb score: 9.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.6 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~88% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. With roughly 11.1 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension score: 5/10. It sits in the “Confident trail control” bucket. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. On roots and rocks, it should keep the bike calmer through repeated impacts. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time - From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses. Net result: Adjustable.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels nicely smooth out on the road. 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 sits around the normal range for 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 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 51% of listings). Quick reference: €1.994 listed versus about €1.934 for a comparable build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the 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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.