Epic World Cup Expert

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. Against more utility-focused bikes, 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 solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

On steep roads, it comes in at 5.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks around the middle. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. The easiest gear works out to about 27.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~9% 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. At about 10.4 kg, it’s in a normal range, so gearing matters more than weight swings here. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

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. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. That's driven by handlebar height is roughly 65 mm lower than the saddle (moderate drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 609 mm (very long). You'll likely be near 32 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 11 mm.

This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Internal cable routing can slow down fit-related part changes - Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 7.2/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~32°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

For the spec, this is priced well into premium territory. 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 105% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 22% of them. Quick reference: €7.561 listed versus about €3.680 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 75 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.