Reign Advanced 2

This off-road speed score leans toward efficient rolling, not downhill stability or comfort. That's why it prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace. The setup that matters most here is typical trail-width tires and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. This is why two bikes with the same rider can feel noticeably different at the same speed.

Climbing rating: 8.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. The easiest gear works out to about 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

Suspension handling is rated 8/10. It matches “High-impact ready”. It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. It feels this way because 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). You'll likely be near 26 degrees of lean.

Fit flexibility summary: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts; Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. Overall, it falls into Adjustable.

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 loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

Overall, this feels reasonably priced. 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 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 63% of listings). Quick reference: €5.400 listed versus about €5.280 for a comparable build. Bottom line: it’s a normal deal — not amazing, not terrible.

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. The Full setup supports this riding style.