BEAST M6.1 Carbon Hardtail Mountain Bike 12Speed

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Climb score: 4.1/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. Your easiest gear lands around 24.4 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~12% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. 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.

For bump control, it’s 5/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. It’s a hardtail setup: the fork manages impacts up front, while the rear stays rigid and direct. Suspension measurements aren’t always listed consistently, so this description uses the suspension layout and common setups for this type of bike. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Mostly geometry-based, with a small category-based estimate.

Net result: Adjustable. Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Plus, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system.

Ride comfort is 6.3/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. So it’s tagged Firm overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

Overall, this feels reasonably priced. 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 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 48% of listings). Quick reference: €1.999 listed versus about €1.871 for a comparable build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the category.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. Suspension travel is unknown in this entry, so the surface range uses the clearest available signals. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.