Insurgent V2 SRAM X01 AXS EAGLE I9 Hydra

It tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. On an MTB, the speed score centers on rolling efficiency when you're pedaling, especially on easier terrain. The strongest influences are typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

Uphill performance score: 8.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out above average. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 17.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~64% versus similar bikes. 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.

Suspension: 9/10, classed as “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. It’s intended for the roughest use cases, where suspension control is critical. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. 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. That's driven by the front end is large, with ~86 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a extreme stretch forward at ~649 mm. Estimated lean is about 35 degrees.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, Internal cable routing can slow down fit-related part changes. Plus, From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

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, torso ~35°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

For the spec, this is priced well into premium territory. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 50% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 19% of them. Quick reference: €9.450 listed versus about €6.281 for a comparable build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This setup suits steeper, rockier terrain and harder hits. It has about 168 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.