PBJ Complete

This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. Compared with bikes built for pure pace, this build is shaped by a light setup, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and smaller wheels that can lose momentum sooner. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Overall on climbs: 2.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands below average. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 54.2 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. With about 11.9 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. 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 score: 5/10. It sits in the “Confident trail control” bucket. 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. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. It feels this way because there's about 98 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 605 mm of forward stretch to the bar (very long). Expect a lean angle around 38 degrees.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Another point: From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 5.9/10 — on a real ride it feels moderately comfortable. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. 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.

Nothing screams bargain or rip-off here. 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). 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 17% of them. Quick reference: €1.999 listed versus about €1.998 for a comparable build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the 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.