WHIP 70

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. Several build choices play a role, including relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, 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.

How it climbs: 1.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the bottom. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 55.5 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~2% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. 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 capability comes out at 5/10. Bucket: “Confident trail control”. 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. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

So we classify it as Adjustable. This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. At the same time, A standard round seatpost size gives you many options for fit and replacements. 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 moderately comfortable out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. It’s running about 54 mm tires on 26" wheels, and there’s enough tire volume to keep it from feeling sharp on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 29% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 45% of listings). Quick reference: €1.312 listed versus about €1.838 for a comparable build. Some manufacturer details aren’t fully published, so use this as a helpful direction rather than a final verdict. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.