Amplitude CR2 – blue

On an MTB, the speed score centers on rolling efficiency when you're pedaling, especially on easier terrain. The main reasons are relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground. On typical routes, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast.

Climbing rating: 1.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the bottom. On steep gradients, you’ll be grinding more than spinning. The easiest gear works out to about 56.3 gear inches. This sits at the tough end — easier than only about ~2% of similar bikes. 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: 5/10, classed as “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. 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.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. That's driven by handlebar height is roughly 114 mm lower than the saddle (large drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 584 mm (very long). Plan for roughly 41 degrees of lean.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. What drives the fit flexibility here: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability, and The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 5.9/10, which usually translates to a balanced ride. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~41°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 61% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 87% of listings. To anchor it: price €729 versus an estimated €1.878 for a similar build. Not every spec detail is consistently published, so think of this as a strong hint rather than the last word. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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