Faction 2 / – Complete Build Kit

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. The score is largely shaped by typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, smaller wheels that can lose momentum sooner, and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance.

On steep roads, it comes in at 9.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 16.3 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~91% for low-gear climbing. 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.

Suspension score: 5/10. It sits in the “Confident trail control” bucket. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. Expect more grip and stability compared with basic bump-control setups. This level helps keep traction when the surface is uneven and choppy. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. Because there's about 129 mm of drop to the bars (very large), with roughly 573 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). You'll likely be near 44 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~9 mm.

What drives the fit flexibility here: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Plus, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 5.9/10 for comfort, so it feels fairly neutral out on the road. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~44°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This setup is built to handle steep lines and heavy impacts. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which is useful for big hits and steeper descents. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.