Scale 940

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. What pushes it in this direction is a fairly average weight, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. All combined, they influence momentum - how hard it is to get moving and how hard it is to keep moving.

If your rides include hills, it rates 9.6/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. Your easiest gear lands around 17.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~60% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. At roughly 12.7 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

Suspension capability comes out at 5/10. Bucket: “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. This is mainly because you get a moderate drop: roughly 62 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 622 mm of stretch forward (very long). Expect a lean angle around 31 degrees.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Another point: Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 6.4/10, which usually translates to a easygoing over rough patches ride. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~31°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This reads like a good buy compared with similar bikes. 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 spec estimate, it comes in about 12% under the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 55% of listings). To anchor it: price €1.889 versus an estimated €2.139 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s competitively priced for what you get.

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. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.