VITAE 01

On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. Against lighter, narrower-tire builds, this build is shaped by typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. In real riding, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast.

How it climbs: 7.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits above average. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. Your easiest gear lands around 18.2 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~36% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. 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.

For bump control, it’s 7/10 — “High-impact ready”. That usually means it’s built for harder hits and rougher trails with steadier wheel tracking. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. 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. You get this posture because the front end is very small, with ~26 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~631 mm. Expect a lean angle around 25 degrees.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Also, A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 8.2/10 — on a real ride it feels highly forgiving. Within Enduro, Firm basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels highly forgiving. 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 bike is built for rougher, more technical trails where control matters. It has about 150 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.