SCRUB DC 1

This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. When you push the pace, it tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. Most of the story comes from a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

If your rides include hills, it rates 2.5/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it sits below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. The easiest gear works out to about 37.1 gear inches. Most comparable bikes have an easier low gear; this is easier than only about ~3% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. At about 18.6 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. 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 capability comes out at 10/10. Bucket: “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. That’s built for big impacts and very rough terrain, where keeping wheels tracking matters most. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. It’s designed for steep, fast terrain where bumps are large and frequent. This is maximum composure territory: traction and control are the goal. Some brands don’t publish full suspension measurements, so this summary follows the suspension layout and typical builds for this style.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. That's driven by the bar sits about 30 mm below the saddle (a very small drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 644 mm in total (extreme). Estimated lean is about 25 degrees.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. At the same time, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.7/10 for comfort, so it feels very smooth out on the road. 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), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This sits in a nice value spot for its category. 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 comes in about 10% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 73% of listings. To anchor it: price €3.464 versus an estimated €3.869 for a similar build. Bottom line: it compares well against similar bikes.

This bike is made for very rough terrain, big hits, and bike-park riding. It has about 200 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which is useful for big hits and steeper descents. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.