Amplitude CR2

It's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. The setup that matters most here is typical trail-width tires and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

On steep roads, it comes in at 1.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the bottom. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 56.3 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~2% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. 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 setup comes out at 5/10 — “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. On choppy terrain, it can help the wheels track more consistently. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. That's driven by the cockpit sits 114 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~584 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 41 degrees of lean.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, and The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 5.9/10, which usually translates to a fairly neutral ride. That’s why it’s labeled Balanced. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~41°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 55% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 76% of listings. Quick reference: €851 listed versus about €1.878 for a comparable build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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. Suspension type (Hardtail) fits this kind of terrain.