ABSOLUT Frame

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. This means it's a balanced setup rather than a pure speed machine. Key drivers include a very light build, a lighter-feeling build that helps when you're pedaling for speed, typical trail-width tires, and smaller wheels that can lose momentum sooner.

On steep roads, it comes in at 9.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 16.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~91% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

On suspension support it’s 1/10, marked “Minimal suspension”. Best when the ride surface is predictable and not choppy. Based on the suspension configuration, this describes expected bump control and wheel tracking. Over repeated bumps, the bike won’t stay as composed as setups with more suspension support.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. It feels this way because bar height comes out ~93 mm below the saddle (large), with about 579 mm of forward reach - a long stretch. Plan for roughly 37 degrees of lean.

Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Plus, Round, standard seatposts are generally easier to adjust and swap. Net result: Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 6.2/10 — on a real ride it feels nicely smooth. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~37°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 77% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 98% of listings. Quick reference: €390 listed versus about €1.718 for a comparable build. Not every spec detail is consistently published, so think of this as a strong hint rather than the last word. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is made for very rough terrain, big hits, and bike-park riding. Suspension travel is unknown in this entry, so the surface range uses the clearest available signals. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.