PHOENIX Pro Saint

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. 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. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climb score: 3.7/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out below average. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 26.0 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~11% of them. 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. 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 10/10, in “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 is the kind of setup built to stay composed through fast, repeated big impacts.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. This is mainly because the bar sits about 85 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 644 mm in total (extreme). Estimated lean is about 34 degrees.

In Mountain / Downhill, Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. Another point: A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 8.6/10 — on a real ride it feels very smooth. Within Downhill, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels very smooth. 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.

It’s hard to see the value at this asking price. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 84% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 9% of them. Quick reference: €9.975 listed versus about €5.417 for a comparable build. Bottom line: the price looks high 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. The Full setup supports this riding style.