Troy NX 12S

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. Most of the story comes from relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. Overall, those details affect how quickly it accelerates and how easily it maintains pace.

Uphill performance score: 8.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits above average. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 17.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~60% versus similar bikes. “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. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. 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 sits at 7/10, in “High-impact ready”. That usually means it’s built for harder hits and rougher trails with steadier wheel tracking. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. On roots and rocks, it should keep the bike calmer through repeated impacts. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. This is mainly because bars are around 46 mm lower than the saddle, which is a moderate drop, and the forward stretch measures around 642 mm (extreme). Plan for roughly 28 degrees of lean.

This rating is mainly driven by the parts that affect adjustability: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Another point: Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.1/10 for comfort, so it feels highly forgiving out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. 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. 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 61% of listings). To anchor it: price €3.399 versus an estimated €3.424 for a similar build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the category.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 140 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.