Production Privée Shan Nº5 Explorer

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. The biggest contributors are 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. Overall, those details affect how quickly it accelerates and how easily it maintains pace.

Climb score: 7.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits above average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 17.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~52% for low-gear climbing. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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: 7/10, classed as “High-impact ready”. That usually means it’s built for harder hits and rougher trails with steadier wheel tracking. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. That's driven by you get a moderate drop: roughly 62 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 594 mm of stretch forward (very long). Estimated lean is about 31 degrees.

In Mountain, Why this fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Another point: The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 8.1/10, which usually translates to a highly forgiving ride. For Enduro, it’s labeled Firm. In absolute terms it’s highly forgiving; it’s just not as sofa-soft as the most plush setups. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~31°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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 60% of listings). To anchor it: price €5.766 versus an estimated €5.506 for a similar build. Bottom line: it’s a normal deal — not amazing, not terrible.

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. The Full setup supports this riding style.