Fugitive 138 GX

It's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. It ends up here thanks to typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding.

How it climbs: 7.0/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out above average. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. The easiest gear works out to about 18.2 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~36% 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.

Suspension rating is 7/10 — “High-impact ready”. This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. 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. That's driven by bars are around 29 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very small drop, and the forward stretch measures around 649 mm (extreme). You'll likely be near 25 degrees of lean.

Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward - Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.1/10 for comfort, so it feels highly forgiving out on the road. 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.

Overall, this feels reasonably priced. 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 spec estimate, it’s about 10% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 54% of listings). To anchor it: price €5.495 versus an estimated €4.991 for a similar build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the category.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. It has about 138 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.