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 and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground. So overall, it's quick enough for most rides, but not a pure fastest-possible build.

If your rides include hills, it rates 1.2/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the bottom. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. 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. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

Suspension: 10/10, classed as “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. It’s intended for the roughest use cases, where suspension control is critical. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. This is the kind of setup built to stay composed through fast, repeated big impacts.

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.

Comfort comes out to 5.2/10, which usually translates to a balanced ride. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. It’s running about 42 mm tires on 700c wheels, and there’s enough tire volume to keep it from feeling sharp on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. 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 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 99% of listings. Quick reference: €401 listed versus about €2.563 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This setup is built to handle steep lines and heavy impacts. It has about 210 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.