Hammer S

It's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. The score is largely shaped by typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

If your rides include hills, it rates 7.8/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks above average. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. That lowest gear comes out around 17.6 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~57% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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 setup comes out at 6/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. This level helps keep traction when the surface is uneven and choppy. It should feel noticeably calmer through repeated bumps and rough patches. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. You get this posture because bars are around 57 mm lower than the saddle, which is a moderate drop, and the forward stretch measures around 610 mm (very long). You'll likely be near 30 degrees of lean.

Why this fit flexibility rating: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly. At the same time, Having a dropper increases how adaptable the bike feels in different situations. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 7.8/10, which usually translates to a very smooth ride. Within Trail, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels very smooth. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~30°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 130 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.