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For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. Put simply, it's designed for a mix of riding rather than top-end pace. It ends up here thanks to a very light build, a lighter-feeling build that helps when you're pedaling for speed, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Uphill performance score: 9.5/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 32.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~5% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. With about 4.1 kg under you, it has a nice advantage when gravity is the main enemy. 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: 10/10, classed as “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. It’s intended for the roughest use cases, where suspension control is critical. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. This level is meant for the most demanding roughness, staying stable through repeated big impacts.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. You get this posture because bars are around 55 mm lower than the saddle, which is a moderate drop, and the forward stretch measures around 647 mm (extreme). Plan for roughly 30 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~17 mm.

What drives the fit flexibility here: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. At the same time, Standard seatpost sizing improves compatibility for different setbacks and lengths. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 7.3/10 for comfort, so it feels easygoing over rough patches out on the road. For Downhill, it’s labeled Firm. In absolute terms it’s easygoing over rough patches; it’s just not as sofa-soft as the most plush setups. It’s running about 127 mm tires on 27.5" wheels, and the big tires calm small hits and take the edge off trail chatter on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~30°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

You may be paying a premium 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). Based on the spec estimate, it’s about 19% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 47% of listings). Quick reference: €5.935 listed versus about €4.982 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

This setup is built to handle steep lines and heavy impacts. It has about 200 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.