R RAYMON HardRay 4.0

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. The strongest influences are relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Add it all up and you get a clear tilt toward speed or toward utility. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Uphill performance score: 9.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. That lowest gear comes out around 13.8 gear inches. For the low gear, it’s right at the easy end — easier than about ~98% of 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 handling is rated 5/10. It matches “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. Hardtail layout — suspension up front for control, rigid rear for a direct response. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

What affects adjustability on this bike: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. At the same time, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. Overall, it falls into Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 6.2/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. It’s running about 57 mm tires on 27.5" wheels, and the high-volume tires add a lot of damping and grip 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 is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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). 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 €931 versus an estimated €1.497 for a similar build. Some manufacturer details aren’t fully published, so use this as a helpful direction rather than a final verdict. 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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.