Count Solo 2

It's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. The strongest influences are a fairly average weight, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Climb score: 9.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 17.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~60% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Weight is around 13.9 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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 5/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. Hardtail layout — suspension up front for control, rigid rear for a direct response. Suspension travel is the amount of movement available over bumps — here it’s about 100 mm up front. More travel usually means more room to absorb bigger hits. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. That's driven by bar height comes out ~38 mm below the saddle (very small), with about 585 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. Estimated lean is about 27 degrees.

This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical. At the same time, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. So we classify it as Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 38% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 69% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.058 versus an estimated €1.715 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.