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 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. Over a longer ride, it tends to feel more lively when you increase the pace.

Climbing rating: 8.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 16.9 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~77% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension rating is 7/10 — “High-impact ready”. This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. This level is meant to keep the bike composed when hits are bigger and frequent. Not every manufacturer lists complete suspension numbers, so the explanation relies on the suspension layout and what’s normal for this category.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. You get this posture because the front end is very small, with ~33 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~624 mm. Expect a lean angle around 26 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.

This scores 8.2/10 for comfort, so it feels plush out on the road. Within Enduro, Firm 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.

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. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.