Co-op DRT 3.1

It tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. A few practical factors stand out: 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.

Climbing rating: 9.1/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. That lowest gear comes out around 17.3 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~60% for low-gear climbing. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. At roughly 15.2 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

Suspension score: 7/10. It sits in the “High-impact ready” bucket. That usually means it’s built for harder hits and rougher trails with steadier wheel tracking. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. It prioritizes stability at speed on rough ground. This level is meant to keep the bike composed when hits are bigger and frequent. On choppy terrain, it can help the wheels track more consistently.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. It feels this way because you get a very small drop: roughly 29 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 619 mm of stretch forward (very long). Expect a lean angle around 26 degrees.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Also, A dropper makes it easier to shift between climbing and descending positions. So we classify it as Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 7.8/10 — on a real ride it feels plush. It’s tagged Balanced for Trail — it feels plush overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Trail builds. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This reads like a good buy compared with similar bikes. 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). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 63% of listings). To anchor it: price €2.599 versus an estimated €2.698 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a strong buy in its category.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. It has about 140 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.