MAYOR V5 Aluminum 1x11NX MF

In MTB terms, the score is mostly about momentum on flats and climbs, rather than jump or drop capability. It ends up here thanks to a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and smaller wheels that can lose momentum sooner. Add it all up and you get a clear tilt toward speed or toward utility.

Climb score: 8.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks above average. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. Your easiest gear lands around 19.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~15% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. With about 13.6 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. 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 handling is rated 5/10. It matches “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. It’s a common compromise: calmer front wheel, efficient rear end. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. This is mainly because bar height comes out ~92 mm below the saddle (large), with about 628 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. Expect a lean angle around 36 degrees. Front-end spacers are estimated around 14 mm.

Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time. At the same time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 7.3/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. So it’s tagged Firm overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~36°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This doesn’t look like the best deal once you compare it to similar builds. 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 17% above the typical level for similar builds. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 31% of listings). To anchor it: price €2.399 versus an estimated €2.047 for a similar build. Overall, it doesn’t look like the best value for the spec.

This bike is built for soft and loose ground where extra tire volume helps. It has about 100 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which matches this terrain focus. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.