Stitched CFR Trial Fabio Wibmer

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. Relative to performance-oriented builds, 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 small wheels meant for compact bikes. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climbing rating: 9.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% 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. With roughly 9.9 kg to move uphill, you’ll feel it more as climbs get longer. 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 score: 1/10. It sits in the “Minimal suspension” bucket. It prioritizes direct feel and response over bump absorption. It’s a rigid setup — efficient and direct, but not designed to absorb bumps. Comfort is mostly driven by tires and pressure rather than suspension parts. 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. It feels this way because the cockpit sits 113 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~623 mm (very long). You'll likely be near 40 degrees of lean.

Net result: Moderately Adjustable. What drives the fit flexibility here: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts - Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 5.8/10 for comfort, so it feels moderately comfortable out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~40°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. 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 comparison, it sits roughly 27% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 5% of them. To anchor it: price €3.149 versus an estimated €2.477 for a similar build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This setup is built to handle steep lines and heavy impacts. Suspension travel is unknown in this entry, so the surface range uses the clearest available signals. Suspension type (Rigid) fits this kind of terrain.