TRACK ELITE 05

It tends to feel slower when you try to hold a high tempo. For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. The strongest influences are typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

On steep roads, it comes in at 7.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits above average. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 17.8 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~52% versus similar bikes. “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. 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 rating is 6/10 — “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. Expect more grip and stability compared with basic bump-control setups. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. It feels this way because the cockpit sits 65 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~617 mm (very long). You'll likely be near 31 degrees of lean.

The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly. At the same time, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. Net result: 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 very smooth ride. It’s tagged Balanced for Trail — it feels very smooth overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Trail builds. 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. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.