SKAUT EN Comp

It's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. It ends up here thanks to typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Uphill performance score: 7.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks above average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 18.2 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~36% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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.

On the suspension scale, it comes in at 8/10 — “High-impact ready”. It’s designed to stay composed through rough sections and repeated hits. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. You get this posture because there's about 58 mm of drop to the bars (moderate), with roughly 632 mm of forward stretch to the bar (very long). You'll likely be near 30 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~14 mm.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. At the same time, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.4/10 for comfort, so it feels very smooth out on the road. Within Enduro, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels very smooth. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~30°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 51% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 98% of listings. To anchor it: price €1.889 versus an estimated €3.839 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

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. The Full setup supports this riding style.