Beasley 27.5 DLX MicroSHIFT

In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. When stacked up next to faster-rolling setups, this build is shaped by relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a capable drivetrain that supports steady speed. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 4.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. The lowest gear is very tall when the road tilts up. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 21.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~13% 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. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. 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: 1/10. It’s grouped into “Minimal suspension”. It’s mainly suited to consistent surfaces with fewer sharp impacts. It relies on a rigid structure rather than suspension movement to manage impacts. When the surface breaks up, you’ll get more bump transmission and less wheel tracking than with higher scores.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Because you get a moderate drop: roughly 63 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 587 mm of stretch forward (very long). Estimated lean is about 32 degrees.

In Mountain / Trail, Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical - Micro-adjust hardware helps dial in comfort with small changes. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels nicely smooth out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~32°), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 61% 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 96% of listings. To anchor it: price €949 versus an estimated €2.431 for a similar 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. Suspension travel is unknown in this entry, so the surface range uses the clearest available signals. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.