Minus Deore 10S

This off-road speed score leans toward efficient rolling, not downhill stability or comfort. Next to race-leaning setups, this build is shaped by 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.

How it climbs: 9.7/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 14.8 gear inches. It’s about as easy as it gets in its peer group — easier than roughly ~97% 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 16.3 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. 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 1/10, in “Minimal suspension”. It’s about simplicity and direct handling, with limited bump control. It’s a rigid setup — efficient and direct, but not designed to absorb bumps. Comfort is mostly driven by tires and pressure rather than suspension parts. Over repeated bumps, the bike won’t stay as composed as setups with more suspension support.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. You get this posture because there's about 71 mm of drop to the bars (moderate), with roughly 624 mm of forward stretch to the bar (very long). You'll likely be near 32 degrees of lean.

In Mountain / Fatbike, That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. Plus, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 7.5/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~32°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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). 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 68% of listings. Quick reference: €1.799 listed versus about €2.136 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This setup is designed to stay stable and grippy on softer surfaces. Suspension travel details aren’t available here, so the label follows the category and the rest of the setup. The Rigid setup supports this riding style.