TRACK AXS 01

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. Next to race-leaning setups, this build is shaped by typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Uphill performance score: 5.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks around the middle. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. The easiest gear works out to about 19.3 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~18% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension sits at 6/10, in “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. This is mainly because bars are around 65 mm lower than the saddle, which is a moderate drop, and the forward stretch measures around 617 mm (very long). Expect a lean angle around 31 degrees. Front-end spacers are estimated around 14 mm.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability. Another point: Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 7.7/10, which usually translates to a plush ride. For Trail, it’s labeled Balanced. In absolute terms it’s plush; it’s just not as sofa-soft as the most plush setups. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~31°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 120 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. The Full setup supports this riding style.