Rocket S

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. As a result, it's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. The main reasons are typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

How it climbs: 1.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the bottom. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 39.4 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~2% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. 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 effectiveness is 10/10. That aligns with “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. It’s designed for aggressive rough-terrain use where hits are large and frequent. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. This is the kind of setup built to stay composed through fast, repeated big impacts.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. This is mainly because the bar sits about 63 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 642 mm in total (extreme). You'll likely be near 30 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~17 mm.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Also, A proprietary post often means fewer off-the-shelf alternatives. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Comfort comes out to 8.7/10, which usually translates to a very smooth ride. It’s tagged Balanced for Downhill — it feels very smooth overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Downhill builds. 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.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. 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 60% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 12% of them. Quick reference: €7.999 listed versus about €5.014 for a comparable build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This setup is built to handle steep lines and heavy impacts. It has about 195 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.