Chainsaw DH

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. As a result, it's a balanced setup rather than a pure speed machine. It ends up here thanks to relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

Climb score: 1.3/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the bottom. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. Your easiest gear lands around 35.2 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~4% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. 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 sits at 9/10, in “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. It’s intended for the roughest use cases, where suspension control is critical. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. It’s tuned for steep, rough terrain where keeping the wheels tracking under hard hits is the priority.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. You get this posture because bar height comes out ~27 mm below the saddle (very small), with about 648 mm of forward reach - a extreme stretch. Expect a lean angle around 25 degrees. Front-end spacers are estimated around 17 mm.

Fit flexibility summary: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. Plus, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 8.6/10 — on a real ride it feels plush. For Downhill, it’s labeled Balanced. In absolute terms it’s plush; it’s just not as sofa-soft as the most plush setups. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

The value looks a bit weak compared with similar options. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 26% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 34% of listings). Quick reference: €4.499 listed versus about €3.560 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

This setup is built to handle steep lines and heavy impacts. It has about 190 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.