Bighorn 1.7

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. Put simply, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. The setup that matters most here is a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, wide, grippy tires that trade speed for traction, and mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum.

How it climbs: 9.7/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 16.2 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~93% 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. Weight is around 14.0 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension effectiveness is 6/10. That aligns with “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. It’s a common compromise: calmer front wheel, efficient rear end. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. You get this posture because bar height comes out ~89 mm below the saddle (large), with about 624 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. Estimated lean is about 36 degrees.

Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time; Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 6.3/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~36°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 66% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 97% of listings. Quick reference: €1.009 listed versus about €2.926 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 120 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. It’s listed as Trail, but the parts point more toward Flow Trails.