Define AL 170 1

It tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. It ends up here thanks to typical trail-width tires and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. When conditions are smooth, the bike's setup can make speed feel easier - or more costly.

Uphill performance score: 6.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands above average. It’s set up for steady spinning on climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 18.4 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~26% 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. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension sits at 9/10, in “Extreme rough-terrain ready”. That’s built for big impacts and very rough terrain, where keeping wheels tracking matters most. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. It’s tuned for steep, rough terrain where keeping the wheels tracking under hard hits is the priority.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because bar height comes out ~4 mm below the saddle (very small), with about 629 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. You'll likely be near 22 degrees of lean.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time; Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. So we classify it as Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

Ride comfort is 8.5/10 — on a real ride it feels highly forgiving. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This bike is built for rougher, more technical trails where control matters. It has about 170 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.