Rampage 1

In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. Most of the story comes from 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.

Overall on climbs: 1.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the bottom. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 55.7 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~2% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

On suspension support it’s 5/10, marked “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. Hardtail layout — suspension up front for control, rigid rear for a direct response. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. It feels this way because bars are around 70 mm lower than the saddle, which is a moderate drop, and the forward stretch measures around 576 mm (long). Estimated lean is about 34 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 10 mm.

Overall, it falls into Adjustable. Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical; Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 5.9/10 — on a real ride it feels moderately comfortable. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~34°), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

You may be paying a premium here. 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 15% of them. To anchor it: price €1.849 versus an estimated €1.718 for a similar build. Some manufacturer details aren’t fully published, so use this as a helpful direction rather than a final verdict. 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. 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.