THRILL HILL 3

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. Compared with bikes built for pure pace, this build is shaped by a light setup, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 9.8/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 16.9 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~77% of them. “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. At roughly 11.8 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

For bump control, it’s 6/10 — “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. This level helps keep traction when the surface is uneven and choppy. Travel is how far the suspension can move when it hits a bump — here it’s about 120 mm up front and 100 mm at the rear. As a rule of thumb, more travel gives more headroom for bigger impacts.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. This is mainly because bar height comes out ~95 mm below the saddle (large), with about 604 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. Estimated lean is about 37 degrees.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. What drives the fit flexibility here: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. Another point: The dropper post improves on-the-fly position changes. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 7.4/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~37°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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 36% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 40% of listings). To anchor it: price €3.884 versus an estimated €2.847 for a similar build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

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.