Release 4C

On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. The strongest influences are typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. These factors stack up and show up most at higher speeds or higher effort.

Overall on climbs: 7.8/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks above average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 17.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~57% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

Overall suspension support: 7/10 (“High-impact ready”). It typically supports higher-speed rough sections where impacts stack up quickly. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. Suspension travel is the amount of movement available over bumps — here it’s about 150 mm up front. More travel usually means more room to absorb bigger hits. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because the cockpit sits 59 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~603 mm (very long). Expect a lean angle around 31 degrees.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals, and Having a dropper increases how adaptable the bike feels in different situations. So we classify it as Adjustable.

This scores 7.8/10 for comfort, so it feels plush out on the road. It’s tagged Balanced for Trail — it feels plush overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Trail builds. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~31°), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

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 20% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 46% of listings). Quick reference: €4.750 listed versus about €3.965 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar 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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.