Myst Team 29 / 27.5

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. Next to race-leaning setups, this build is shaped by typical trail-width tires and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. That's why it trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. This is why two bikes with the same rider can feel noticeably different at the same speed.

Climb score: 1.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the bottom. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. Your easiest gear lands around 38.9 gear inches. This sits at the tough end — easier than only about ~2% 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. 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 rating is 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. It’s built to stay stable through repeated big impacts and rough landings. It’s tuned for steep, rough terrain where keeping the wheels tracking under hard hits is the priority.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. Because the cockpit sits 49 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~649 mm (extreme). Plan for roughly 28 degrees of lean.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. At the same time, Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.8/10 for comfort, so it feels plush out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. 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 doesn’t look like the best deal once you compare it to similar builds. 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). Based on the spec estimate, it’s about 24% above the typical level for similar builds. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 42% of listings). To anchor it: price €6.740 versus an estimated €5.417 for a similar build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

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. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.