ZEPHYR

In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. What pushes it in this direction is relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Together, these choices shape rolling resistance and how lively the bike feels.

How it climbs: 7.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands above average. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. That lowest gear comes out around 18.2 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~36% of them. 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 setup comes out at 6/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. On roots and rocks, it should keep the bike calmer through repeated impacts. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. That's driven by the front end is very small, with ~33 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~614 mm. Expect a lean angle around 26 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~16 mm.

In Mountain / Trail, This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time, and A standard round seatpost size gives you many options for fit and replacements. Net result: Adjustable.

This scores 6.6/10 for comfort, so it feels easygoing over rough patches out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Firm. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 62% 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 97% of listings. To anchor it: price €772 versus an estimated €2.040 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is best for smoother trails where speed and efficiency matter. It has about 120 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. It’s listed as Trail, but the parts point more toward Flow Trails.