Auric 27.5 1.3

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. The strongest influences are typical trail-width tires and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. Those ingredients add up to a setup that either preserves speed or bleeds it off. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 8.6/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Overall suspension support: 7/10 (“High-impact ready”). This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. That's driven by you get a moderate drop: roughly 64 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 649 mm of stretch forward (extreme). Plan for roughly 31 degrees of lean. Front-end spacers are estimated around 15 mm.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Another point: A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding. Overall, it is Moderately 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 forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~31°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

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 spec estimate, it comes in about 15% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 71% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.999 versus an estimated €3.536 for a similar build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. It has about 130 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.