M1 ALLOY PRO

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. A few practical factors stand out: typical trail-width tires and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. Put together, they influence both acceleration and the effort needed to hold speed. That's why it's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits.

On steep roads, it comes in at 1.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the bottom. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. Your easiest gear lands around 38.2 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. Expect more grinding on climbs than easy spinning. 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.

Overall suspension support: 10/10 (“Extreme rough-terrain ready”). It’s designed for aggressive rough-terrain use where hits are large and frequent. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. This is maximum composure territory: traction and control are the goal. On choppy terrain, it can help the wheels track more consistently. This level is meant for the most demanding roughness, staying stable through repeated big impacts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. You get this posture because the bar sits about 33 mm below the saddle (a very small drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 629 mm in total (very long). You'll likely be near 26 degrees of lean.

Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time; Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 8.8/10 — on a real ride it feels very smooth. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

Against comparable bikes, this comes out looking overpriced. 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 55% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 21% of them. Quick reference: €7.499 listed versus about €4.837 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This bike is made for very rough terrain, big hits, and bike-park riding. It has about 203 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.