Torque DH CLLCTV

It trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. The score is largely shaped by a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climb score: 3.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 34.6 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~4% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. At about 17.1 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. 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 performance: 9/10. It’s grouped into “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. This level targets big hits and very rough trails, prioritizing stability under repeated impacts. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. Rough trails should feel more controlled, especially when hits stack up. Travel means the suspension’s movement range over a bump. On this bike it’s about 190 mm up front and 175 mm at the rear. Generally, more travel helps when hits get bigger or come faster.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. That's driven by bar height comes out ~84 mm below the saddle (large), with about 642 mm of forward reach - a extreme stretch. Plan for roughly 34 degrees of lean.

What affects adjustability on this bike: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time. Also, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 8.6/10, which usually translates to a plush ride. It’s tagged Firm for Downhill — it feels plush overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Downhill builds. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~34°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

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 27% 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 94% of listings. Quick reference: €3.149 listed versus about €4.340 for a comparable build. 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 175 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which is useful for big hits and steeper descents. The Full setup supports this riding style.