The Bruce 2

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. The biggest contributors are a light setup, typical trail-width tires, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. It's the combination that matters: weight, rolling resistance, and (for road) aerodynamics.

On steep roads, it comes in at 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. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. At about 11.1 kg, it’s in a normal range, so gearing matters more than weight swings here. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

Overall suspension support: 5/10 (“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. On choppy terrain, it can help the wheels track more consistently. Travel means the suspension’s movement range over a bump. On this bike it’s about 100 mm up front. Generally, more travel helps when hits get bigger or come faster.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. It feels this way because the bar sits about 101 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 587 mm in total (very long). Expect a lean angle around 38 degrees.

A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. Another point: A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 5.9/10 for comfort, so it feels balanced out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Balanced. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~38°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 47% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 62% of listings). To anchor it: price €1.164 versus an estimated €2.197 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.