DRAGON 29

This off-road speed score leans toward efficient rolling, not downhill stability or comfort. Key drivers include a fairly average weight, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. Together, these choices shape rolling resistance and how lively the bike feels. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Uphill performance score: 9.3/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. With about 14.5 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. 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.

For bump control, it’s 7/10 — “High-impact ready”. That usually means it’s built for harder hits and rougher trails with steadier wheel tracking. It’s a hardtail setup: the fork manages impacts up front, while the rear stays rigid and direct. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. It feels this way because the cockpit sits 27 mm below the saddle (a very small drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~644 mm (extreme). You'll likely be near 25 degrees of lean.

A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. At the same time, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 6.6/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. 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 spec estimate, it comes in about 21% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 75% of listings. Quick reference: €2.499 listed versus about €3.174 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

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. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.