Epic Hardtail Comp

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. Compared with comfort-biased setups, this build is shaped by a very light build, a lighter-feeling build that helps when you're pedaling for speed, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

On steep roads, it comes in at 9.8/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. The easiest gear works out to about 18.0 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~47% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Weight is around 10.4 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension setup comes out at 5/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. That's driven by the bar sits about 55 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 599 mm in total (very long). You'll likely be near 30 degrees of lean.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts - Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~30°), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This doesn’t look like the best deal once you compare it to similar builds. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 26% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 44% of listings). To anchor it: price €3.465 versus an estimated €2.745 for a similar build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.