V10 DH S / Carbon CC

It prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace. For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. A few practical factors stand out: 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.

Overall on climbs: 2.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits below average. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. That lowest gear comes out around 37.3 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 16.7 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. 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: 10/10, classed as “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. It’s intended for the roughest use cases, where suspension control is critical. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. This level is meant for the most demanding roughness, staying stable through repeated big impacts.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. You get this posture because bar height comes out ~14 mm below the saddle (very small), with about 625 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. You'll likely be near 23 degrees of lean.

So we classify it as Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: 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. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 8.8/10 — on a real ride it feels highly forgiving. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. 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 47% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 28% of listings). To anchor it: price €8.085 versus an estimated €5.514 for a similar build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This bike is made for very rough terrain, big hits, and bike-park riding. It has about 208 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.