Rakan 29 1.7

For off-road use, the score focuses on how quickly the bike accelerates and keeps speed on hardpack and gravel paths. Against more utility-focused bikes, this build is shaped by typical trail-width tires and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climb score: 9.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 15.9 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~94% 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. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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”. 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. Expect stronger control when braking and cornering on rough terrain. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. It feels this way because there's about 49 mm of drop to the bars (moderate), with roughly 649 mm of forward stretch to the bar (extreme). Plan for roughly 28 degrees of lean.

Net result: Moderately Adjustable. Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time. Another point: The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 7.8/10 for comfort, so it feels highly forgiving out on the road. Within Trail, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels highly forgiving. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This looks like strong value without any tricky caveats. 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 parts list, it’s roughly 30% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 80% of listings. Quick reference: €1.999 listed versus about €2.855 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. It has about 120 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.