Women’s 27.5″ Mountain Bike ST 120

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. The strongest influences are a heavier build, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance. Net effect: the bike either carries speed well or feels like more work to keep it rolling.

How it climbs: 9.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. Your easiest gear lands around 16.9 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~77% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 15.0 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

Suspension rating is 4/10 — “Basic bump control”. This level is meant to take the edge off smaller impacts and reduce wheel deflection. Hardtail layout — suspension up front for control, rigid rear for a direct response. You’ll get better control on light roughness, but larger impacts can still unsettle the bike.

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

So we classify it as Adjustable. What affects adjustability on this bike: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Another point: Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 2.1/10 — on a real ride it feels harsh on rough surfaces. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. It’s running about 19 mm tires, and you’ll feel more trail texture through the tires on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 68% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 95% of listings. Quick reference: €425 listed versus about €1.341 for a comparable build. Not every spec detail is consistently published, so think of this as a strong hint rather than the last word. 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 80 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Suspension type (Hardtail) fits this kind of terrain.