Status 170 2

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. What pushes it in this direction is a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground. This means it's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits.

On steep roads, it comes in at 9.1/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% 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. With about 15.6 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. 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.

Suspension capability comes out at 8/10. Bucket: “High-impact ready”. That usually means it’s built for harder hits and rougher trails with steadier wheel tracking. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. This level is meant to keep the bike composed when hits are bigger and frequent. Expect stronger control when braking and cornering on rough terrain. Rough trails should feel more controlled, especially when hits stack up.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. Because bar height comes out ~11 mm below the saddle (very small), with about 639 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. You'll likely be near 23 degrees of lean.

Why this fit flexibility rating: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Internal routing is a mild hit to swap-and-go adjustability; A 2-bolt clamp makes precise saddle setup easier. Net result: Moderately Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 8.5/10, which usually translates to a highly forgiving ride. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the spec estimate, it comes in about 16% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 83% of listings. Quick reference: €3.283 listed versus about €3.924 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This setup is built to handle steep lines and heavy impacts. It has about 170 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which is useful for big hits and steeper descents. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.