PSYCHO PATH 2

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. It ends up here thanks to relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Uphill performance score: 8.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out above average. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 17.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~64% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension capability comes out at 5/10. Bucket: “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. On choppy terrain, it can help the wheels track more consistently. Travel is the available suspension movement when the wheel hits an impact. Here it’s about 100 mm up front. Bigger travel numbers typically feel calmer when the surface gets rough.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Because the bar sits about 57 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 592 mm in total (very long). Expect a lean angle around 30 degrees.

Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward - The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Overall, it falls into Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 6.4/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~30°), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This looks like strong value, even if it’s not the absolute cheapest listing. 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 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 53% of listings). Quick reference: €1.889 listed versus about €1.965 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a strong buy 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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.