JOPLIN X0 AXS / Carbon CC

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. In day-to-day use, it's tuned to feel quick when you push the speed. The main reasons are a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

Climbing rating: 9.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels easy. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 18.2 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~36% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 13.2 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

On suspension support it’s 6/10, marked “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. This level helps keep traction when the surface is uneven and choppy. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. This is mainly because the front end is very small, with ~0 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~602 mm. You'll likely be near 20 degrees of lean.

In Mountain, This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Also, Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. So we classify it as Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

This scores 8.2/10 for comfort, so it feels plush out on the road. So it’s tagged Ultra Smooth overall. It’s running about 102 mm tires on 29" wheels, and the big tires calm small hits and take the edge off trail chatter on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

This looks expensive compared with similar bikes. 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 78% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 11% of them. To anchor it: price €7.899 versus an estimated €4.444 for a similar build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This setup is designed to stay stable and grippy on softer surfaces. The tires are about 4.0 in, which helps it float and find grip on soft ground (like sand, snow, or deep mud). Even though it’s tagged Trail, the setup fits Soft Terrain better.