Troy ST GX AXS 12s

On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. Against more utility-focused bikes, this build is shaped by a heavier build, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Uphill performance score: 9.3/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. Your easiest gear lands around 16.6 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~88% of them. “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 15.4 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 setup comes out at 7/10 — “High-impact ready”. That usually means it’s built for harder hits and rougher trails with steadier wheel tracking. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. It feels this way because you get a moderate drop: roughly 40 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 642 mm of stretch forward (extreme). Plan for roughly 27 degrees of lean.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical - Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 7.8/10, which usually translates to a very smooth ride. It’s tagged Balanced for Trail — it feels very smooth overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Trail builds. 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.

The value looks a bit weak compared with similar options. 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 spec estimate, it’s about 19% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 46% of listings). To anchor it: price €5.299 versus an estimated €4.461 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

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.