Devil´s Trail

It's a balanced setup rather than a pure speed machine. For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. Most of the story comes from a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum.

Climb score: 4.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 31.4 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~6% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. At roughly 12.9 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension rating is 5/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. You get suspension movement at the front, while the rear stays firm and direct. It should feel noticeably calmer through repeated bumps and rough patches. Rough trails should feel more controlled, especially when hits stack up. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. This is mainly because the bar sits about 90 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 600 mm in total (very long). Plan for roughly 36 degrees of lean.

So we classify it as Adjustable. What affects adjustability on this bike: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Plus, Standard seatpost sizing improves compatibility for different setbacks and lengths.

Comfort comes out to 6.2/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. It’s running about 57 mm tires on 27.5" wheels, and the high-volume tires add a lot of damping and grip on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~36°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. 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). Based on the spec estimate, it comes in about 17% under the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 57% of listings). To anchor it: price €1.469 versus an estimated €1.778 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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.