EASY RIDER

On an MTB, the speed score centers on rolling efficiency when you're pedaling, especially on easier terrain. The biggest contributors are relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Uphill performance score: 1.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the bottom. On steep gradients, you’ll be grinding more than spinning. The easiest gear works out to about 36.6 gear inches. This sits at the tough end — easier than only about ~3% of similar bikes. “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. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. 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 capability comes out at 10/10. Bucket: “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. That’s built for big impacts and very rough terrain, where keeping wheels tracking matters most. It’s a hardtail setup: the fork manages impacts up front, while the rear stays rigid and direct. It’s built to stay stable through repeated big impacts and rough landings. It’s tuned for steep, rough terrain where keeping the wheels tracking under hard hits is the priority.

Comfort fit - a relaxed road posture that stays friendly on longer rides. Some measurements were missing, so part of this is estimated.

In Mountain, Net result: Adjustable. Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, and Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 5.2/10 for comfort, so it feels balanced out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. It’s running about 42 mm tires on 700c wheels, and the tires help take the sting out of smaller impacts on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 84% 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 100% of listings. To anchor it: price €401 versus an estimated €2.563 for a similar build. 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 210 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.