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In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. It trends this way because of typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climbing rating: 7.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits above average. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. The easiest gear works out to about 18.2 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~36% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

Overall suspension support: 8/10 (“High-impact ready”). It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. This level is meant to keep the bike composed when hits are bigger and frequent. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. You get this posture because the cockpit sits 58 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~632 mm (very long). Expect a lean angle around 30 degrees.

Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: 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.

Ride comfort is 8.4/10 — on a real ride it feels plush. It’s tagged Balanced for Enduro — it feels plush overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Enduro builds. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~30°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 45% 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 97% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.099 versus an estimated €3.839 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This setup suits steeper, rockier terrain and harder hits. 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.