Trance X 1

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. The score is largely shaped by a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground. So overall, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast.

Climbing rating: 9.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 15.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~94% 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. At roughly 14.9 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. 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.

Suspension performance: 7/10. It’s grouped into “High-impact ready”. This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Suspension at both ends helps keep wheel tracking steadier when the surface gets rough. It prioritizes stability at speed on rough ground. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. It feels this way because handlebar height is roughly 50 mm lower than the saddle (moderate drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 639 mm (very long). Estimated lean is about 29 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 14 mm.

Why this fit flexibility rating: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability, A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding. Another point: A flip-chip style feature adds flexibility to the setup. Net result: Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 8.1/10 — on a real ride it feels plush. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This looks like a high asking price for the build level. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 41% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 26% of listings). To anchor it: price €5.039 versus an estimated €3.567 for a similar build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 140 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.