RAZE CARBON R

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 a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. It's the combination that matters: weight, rolling resistance, and (for road) aerodynamics.

Uphill performance score: 9.1/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 18.2 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~36% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. At roughly 13.5 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. 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 handling is rated 7/10. It matches “High-impact ready”. This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. You get this posture because the front end is moderate, with ~55 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a extreme stretch forward at ~646 mm. Expect a lean angle around 29 degrees.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly. Plus, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 8.0/10, which usually translates to a highly forgiving ride. That’s the reason it lands as Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 130 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.