TEAM 29 Issue

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. The strongest influences are relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 7.4/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it sits above average. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. The easiest gear works out to about 18.0 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~47% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on 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.

Overall suspension support: 5/10 (“Confident trail control”). This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. Hardtail layout — suspension up front for control, rigid rear for a direct response. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. It feels this way because bars are around 72 mm lower than the saddle, which is a moderate drop, and the forward stretch measures around 626 mm (very long). You'll likely be near 32 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~11 mm.

Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Also, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier.

Ride comfort is 6.4/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~32°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

Against comparable bikes, this comes out looking overpriced. 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 92% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 26% of listings). Quick reference: €5.144 listed versus about €2.682 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

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.