R RAYMON HardRay 3.0

For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. What pushes it in this direction is relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Put together, they influence both acceleration and the effort needed to hold speed. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climbing rating: 9.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 15.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~94% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

Overall suspension support: 5/10 (“Confident trail control”). It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. It’s a common compromise: calmer front wheel, efficient rear end. Expect more grip and stability compared with basic bump-control setups. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

So we classify it as Adjustable. Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. Plus, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 6.2/10, which usually translates to a easygoing over rough patches ride. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. It’s running about 57 mm tires on 27.5" wheels, and the big tires calm small hits and take the edge off trail chatter 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.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 44% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 77% of listings. To anchor it: price €772 versus an estimated €1.372 for a similar build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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.