Amplitude CR2 – Grey

For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. Compared with trail-speed specialists, this build is shaped by 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.

Overall on climbs: 1.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the bottom. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. That lowest gear comes out around 56.3 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~2% of them. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

Suspension setup comes out at 5/10 — “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. It’s a hardtail setup: the fork manages impacts up front, while the rear stays rigid and direct. Some brands don’t publish full suspension measurements, so this summary follows the suspension layout and typical builds for this style. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. That's driven by the bar sits about 114 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 584 mm in total (very long). Plan for roughly 41 degrees of lean. Front-end spacers are estimated around 9 mm.

In Mountain, Why this fit flexibility rating: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability - The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. Net result: Moderately Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 5.9/10 — on a real ride it feels fairly neutral. 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. 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. To anchor it: price €851 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. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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.