Voytek Frankset

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. Most of the story comes from a very light build, a lighter-feeling build that helps when you're pedaling for speed, typical trail-width tires, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground (with a bit of defaulting).

Uphill performance score: 8.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 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. 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 performance: 1/10. It’s grouped into “Minimal suspension”. It’s mainly suited to consistent surfaces with fewer sharp impacts. From the suspension design, this outlines how the bike typically handles impacts and rough sections. Rough sections will feel sharper and more direct than on bikes with more suspension support.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Because the front end is moderate, with ~47 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~603 mm. Plan for roughly 29 degrees of lean.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, and The dropper adds a real-world adjustability benefit while riding. Overall, it falls into Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 7.0/10, which usually translates to a easygoing over rough patches ride. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 28% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 83% of listings. Quick reference: €1.871 listed versus about €2.581 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This setup is designed to stay stable and grippy on softer surfaces. Suspension travel is unknown in this entry, so the surface range uses the clearest available signals. Suspension type (suspension) fits this kind of terrain.