Solaris Special Deal / Bronze Deore

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. The biggest contributors are typical trail-width tires and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. It's the combination that matters: weight, rolling resistance, and (for road) aerodynamics. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 8.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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: 6/10, classed as “Confident trail control”. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. It feels this way because bar height comes out ~41 mm below the saddle (moderate), with about 639 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. Expect a lean angle around 27 degrees.

This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability, and Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 6.6/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This sits around the normal range for similar bikes. 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). 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 57% of listings). To anchor it: price €2.745 versus an estimated €2.679 for a similar build. Put simply: you’re paying roughly what similar bikes tend to cost.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. It has about 130 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Suspension type (Hardtail) fits this kind of terrain.