Heyday! C Deore 12

It prioritizes confidence and everyday riding over outright pace. For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. It ends up here thanks to a fairly average weight, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, smaller wheels that can lose momentum sooner, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Overall on climbs: 9.8/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 15.3 gear inches. It’s about as easy as it gets in its peer group — easier than roughly ~97% of similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Weight is around 14.3 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

For bump control, it’s 1/10 — “Minimal suspension”. That usually means it works best when the surface is smooth and predictable. No suspension travel here — the frame/fork stay fixed over bumps. Over repeated bumps, the bike won’t stay as composed as setups with more suspension support.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. That's driven by you get a moderate drop: roughly 48 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 604 mm of stretch forward (very long). Expect a lean angle around 29 degrees.

What drives the fit flexibility here: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts, and The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket.

Ride comfort is 7.4/10 — on a real ride it feels nicely smooth. So it’s tagged Balanced overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

The price feels a touch strong for the parts listed. 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’s about 24% above the typical level for similar builds. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 32% of listings). Quick reference: €3.299 listed versus about €2.670 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

This bike is built for soft and loose ground where extra tire volume helps. The tires are about 4.6 in, which helps it float and find grip on soft ground (like sand, snow, or deep mud). The Rigid setup supports this riding style.