Remedy 9.8

For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. This means it's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits. It trends this way because of a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum.

If your rides include hills, it rates 9.8/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. The easiest gear works out to about 15.9 gear inches. For the low gear, it’s right at the easy end — easier than about ~95% of similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 13.4 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. 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.

For suspension control, it lands at 8/10. Category: “High-impact ready”. This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. 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. Not every manufacturer lists complete suspension numbers, so the explanation relies on the suspension layout and what’s normal for this category.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. You get this posture because bar height comes out ~92 mm below the saddle (large), with about 601 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. Estimated lean is about 36 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 14 mm.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work. Plus, A standard round seatpost size gives you many options for fit and replacements. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 8.1/10 for comfort, so it feels very smooth out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~36°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This feels like you’re paying extra for the same kind of bike. 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’s about 23% above the typical level for similar builds. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 41% of listings). To anchor it: price €6.877 versus an estimated €5.613 for a similar build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.