Fugitive 140 GX Factory

This off-road speed score leans toward efficient rolling, not downhill stability or comfort. In day-to-day use, it's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. The biggest contributors are 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.

Climb score: 9.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 15.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~94% 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. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

Suspension score: 7/10. It sits in the “High-impact ready” bucket. It’s designed to stay composed through rough sections and repeated hits. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. This is mainly because there's about 87 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 649 mm of forward stretch to the bar (extreme). Estimated lean is about 35 degrees.

So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width. At the same time, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts.

Ride comfort is 8.1/10 — on a real ride it feels highly forgiving. So it’s tagged Comfortable overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~35°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

The price feels a touch strong for the parts listed. 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 26% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 39% of listings). To anchor it: price €5.499 versus an estimated €4.378 for a similar build. Overall, it doesn’t look like the best value for the spec.

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 Full setup supports this riding style.