XC Mountain Bike RACE 900S GX Eagle, Mavic Crossmax wheels

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. Key drivers include a light setup, typical trail-width tires, and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance. When you combine them, you can feel the difference most when you surge or climb at tempo.

On steep roads, it comes in at 9.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. Your easiest gear lands around 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 11.0 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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 score: 1/10. It sits in the “Minimal suspension” bucket. It prioritizes direct feel and response over bump absorption. No suspension travel here — the frame/fork stay fixed over bumps. Over long rough stretches, the lack of suspension support is the main limiter. On broken surfaces, the bike relies more on line choice because there’s no suspension movement to manage impacts.

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

In Mountain / Crosscountry, So we classify it as Adjustable. Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Plus, A round post makes fit changes simpler than proprietary shapes. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 6.5/10 for comfort, so it feels nicely smooth out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 71% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 31% of listings). Quick reference: €3.744 listed versus about €2.183 for a comparable build. Not every spec detail is consistently published, so think of this as a strong hint rather than the last word. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. Suspension travel is unknown in this entry, so the surface range uses the clearest available signals. Suspension type (Rigid) fits this kind of terrain.