Auric 27.5 LT 1.5

On an MTB, the speed score centers on rolling efficiency when you're pedaling, especially on easier terrain. This means it's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. The score is largely shaped by typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on...

Overall on climbs: 8.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks above average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 17.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~64% versus similar bikes. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. 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: 9/10, classed as “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. That’s built for big impacts and very rough terrain, where keeping wheels tracking matters most. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. This is the kind of setup built to stay composed through fast, repeated big impacts.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. It feels this way because you get a moderate drop: roughly 57 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 646 mm of stretch forward (extreme). Estimated lean is about 30 degrees.

What affects adjustability on this bike: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical. At the same time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 8.3/10 — on a real ride it feels very smooth. Within Enduro, Firm 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 puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 30% 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 94% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.999 versus an estimated €4.271 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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.