Reign Advanced 1

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. Compared with bikes built for pure pace, this build is shaped by typical trail-width tires and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. That's why it's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. Over a longer ride, it tends to feel more lively when you increase the pace.

On steep roads, it comes in at 9.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 16.6 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~88% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

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. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. Expect stronger control when braking and cornering on rough terrain. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. That's driven by the bar sits about 33 mm below the saddle (a very small drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 631 mm in total (very long). Expect a lean angle around 26 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~15 mm.

In Mountain / Enduro, Fit flexibility summary: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time, The dropper adds a real-world adjustability benefit while riding; Geometry adjustment hardware lets you tune the setup to your preference. So we classify it as Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 8.4/10 — on a real ride it feels plush. Within Enduro, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels plush. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the 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. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 62% of listings). To anchor it: price €6.800 versus an estimated €6.570 for a similar build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This bike is built for rougher, more technical trails where control matters. It has about 160 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.