Scale 700

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. The biggest contributors are a light setup, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 9.9/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. That lowest gear comes out around 16.2 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~92% for low-gear climbing. “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. Weight is around 11.7 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

Suspension: 5/10, classed as “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. It’s a hardtail setup: the fork manages impacts up front, while the rear stays rigid and direct. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

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

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; Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 6.2/10 — on a real ride it feels nicely smooth. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

Nothing screams bargain or rip-off here. 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 52% of listings). Quick reference: €1.469 listed versus about €1.485 for a comparable build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

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.