Strive CFR Underdog

It prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace. On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. A few practical factors stand out: a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 9.0/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. At roughly 16.0 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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 effectiveness is 8/10. That aligns with “High-impact ready”. It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. Suspension travel is the amount of movement available over bumps — here it’s about 170 mm up front and 160 mm at the rear. More travel usually means more room to absorb bigger hits. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. You get this posture because the bar sits about 86 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 657 mm in total (extreme). You'll likely be near 35 degrees of lean.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Plus, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.4/10 for comfort, so it feels plush out on the road. For Enduro, it’s labeled Balanced. In absolute terms it’s plush; it’s just not as sofa-soft as the most plush setups. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~35°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This looks like strong value, even if it’s not the absolute cheapest listing. 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 76% of listings. Quick reference: €4.829 listed versus about €5.379 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s competitively priced for what you get.

This bike is built for rougher, more technical trails where control matters. It has about 160 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.