Stitched CFR Trial

It lands in the middle: capable pace, but not optimized for outright speed. For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. Most of the story comes from a very light build, a lighter-feeling build that helps when you're pedaling for speed, typical trail-width tires, and small wheels meant for compact bikes.

Uphill performance score: 2.5/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits below average. On steep gradients, you’ll be grinding more than spinning. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 54.0 gear inches. This sits at the tough end — easier than only about ~2% of similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. With roughly 9.9 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

For bump control, it’s 1/10 — “Minimal suspension”. That usually means it works best when the surface is smooth and predictable. No suspension travel here — the frame/fork stay fixed over bumps. On broken surfaces, the bike relies more on line choice because there’s no suspension movement to manage impacts.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. This is mainly because the front end is large, with ~116 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~620 mm. You'll likely be near 40 degrees of lean. Front-end spacers are estimated around 10 mm.

So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Plus, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 5.8/10 for comfort, so it feels fairly neutral out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~40°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This feels like you’re paying extra for the same kind of bike. 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). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 11% of them. Quick reference: €2.624 listed versus about €2.477 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

This bike is made for very rough terrain, big hits, and bike-park riding. Suspension travel details aren’t available here, so the label follows the category and the rest of the setup. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.