Intrigue X Advanced 2

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 and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Uphill performance score: 9.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. The easiest gear works out to about 15.9 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~94% of them. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. 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.

On the suspension scale, it comes in at 7/10 — “High-impact ready”. That usually means it’s built for harder hits and rougher trails with steadier wheel tracking. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. It feels this way because there's about 2 mm of drop to the bars (very small), with roughly 597 mm of forward stretch to the bar (very long). Estimated lean is about 21 degrees. Front-end spacers are estimated around 16 mm.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier - Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. That is why it is in the Adjustable bucket. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 8.1/10, which usually translates to a plush ride. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

In simple terms, it comes out as ‘about right’ for the category. 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). On the spec estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 54% of listings). Quick reference: €4.800 listed versus about €4.521 for a comparable 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 140 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.