VITAE 10

In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. Several build choices play a role, including typical trail-width tires and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. Taken together, those choices reduce wasted energy when you're trying to go fast. This means it prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace.

Overall on climbs: 8.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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 effectiveness is 7/10. That aligns with “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. It prioritizes stability at speed on rough ground. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. That's driven by handlebar height is roughly 33 mm lower than the saddle (very small drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 624 mm (very long). Estimated lean is about 26 degrees.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward - A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 8.2/10 — on a real ride it feels very smooth. Within Enduro, Firm 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 puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

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.