Rakan 29 LT 1.5

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. 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. Put together, they influence both acceleration and the effort needed to hold speed.

Uphill performance score: 7.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out above average. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. 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. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. 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 score: 8/10. It sits in the “High-impact ready” bucket. That usually means it’s built for harder hits and rougher trails with steadier wheel tracking. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. It feels this way because you get a moderate drop: roughly 48 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 646 mm of stretch forward (extreme). Plan for roughly 28 degrees of lean.

Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time. Also, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 8.3/10 — on a real ride it feels very smooth. 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), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 29% 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 93% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.999 versus an estimated €4.206 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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.