Troy GX AXS 12s

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. The setup that matters most here is a heavier build, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. Put together, they influence both acceleration and the effort needed to hold speed.

Overall on climbs: 9.1/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 16.6 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~88% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. At about 16.1 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

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. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because you get a moderate drop: roughly 43 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 639 mm of stretch forward (very long). Expect a lean angle around 28 degrees.

So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. Why this fit flexibility rating: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts. At the same time, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 8.3/10 for comfort, so it feels highly forgiving out on the road. For Enduro, it’s labeled Balanced. In absolute terms it’s highly forgiving; it’s just not as sofa-soft as the most plush setups. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This sits in a nice value spot for its category. 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 66% of listings. To anchor it: price €5.549 versus an estimated €5.563 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s competitively priced for what you get.

This setup suits steeper, rockier terrain and harder hits. It has about 150 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.