MTB Cross Country Race 740 Carbon Frame

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. The strongest influences are relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 8.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% for low-gear climbing. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension effectiveness is 1/10. That aligns with “Minimal suspension”. It’s tuned for smooth routes rather than broken or technical terrain. Based on the suspension configuration, this describes expected bump control and wheel tracking. On rougher ground the wheels can skip more because there’s no suspension movement to keep them tracking the surface.

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

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Internal cable routing can slow down fit-related part changes. At the same time, A standard round seatpost size gives you many options for fit and replacements. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 6.5/10 for comfort, so it feels easygoing over rough patches out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

The value looks a bit weak compared with similar options. 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 31% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 42% of listings). Quick reference: €2.371 listed versus about €1.809 for a comparable build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. Suspension travel details aren’t available here, so the label follows the category and the rest of the setup. Suspension type (suspension) fits this kind of terrain.