Patrol Alloy NX

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. On typical routes, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. Key drivers include 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.

Overall on climbs: 8.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. At about 16.4 kg, it’s a heavy build; the low gear matters even more when the slope kicks up. 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.

On the suspension scale, it comes in at 8/10 — “High-impact ready”. It’s designed to stay composed through rough sections and repeated hits. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. You get this posture because bar height comes out ~37 mm below the saddle (very small), with about 634 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. Plan for roughly 27 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 14 mm.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Also, From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 8.4/10 for comfort, so it feels plush out on the road. It’s tagged Balanced for Enduro — it feels plush overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Enduro builds. 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 sits around the normal range for similar bikes. 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). Quick reference: €4.199 listed versus about €3.988 for a comparable build. Bottom line: it’s a normal deal — not amazing, not terrible.

This setup suits steeper, rockier terrain and harder hits. It has about 160 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which helps on rough, technical trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.