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 and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. These factors stack up and show up most at higher speeds or higher effort. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 8.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands above average. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 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. 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.

On suspension support it’s 7/10, marked “High-impact ready”. This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. Expect stronger control when braking and cornering on rough terrain. Travel means the suspension’s movement range over a bump. On this bike it’s about 150 mm up front. Generally, more travel helps when hits get bigger or come faster.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because the cockpit sits 63 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~598 mm (very long). Expect a lean angle around 32 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.

Ride comfort is 7.8/10 — on a real ride it feels very smooth. Within Trail, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels very smooth. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~32°), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

You may be paying a premium here. 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 spec estimate, it’s about 20% above the typical level for similar builds. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 45% of listings). Quick reference: €4.750 listed versus about €3.965 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

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. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.