RAPTOR 2.0

On an MTB, the speed score centers on rolling efficiency when you're pedaling, especially on easier terrain. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, smaller wheels that can lose momentum sooner, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 6.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands above average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels easy. The easiest gear works out to about 18.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~26% 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. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension: 6/10, classed as “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. 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. Based on full geometry data.

Net result: Moderately Adjustable. Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Another point: Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Ride comfort is 6.1/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 64% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 98% of listings. To anchor it: price €846 versus an estimated €2.326 for a similar build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.