Optic A1

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

On steep roads, it comes in at 8.4/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks above average. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 17.1 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~69% 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. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension setup comes out 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. Some brands don’t publish full suspension measurements, so this summary follows the suspension layout and typical builds for this style. On rough trails, this level aims to keep the bike settled under braking and cornering through repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. This is mainly because bars are around 29 mm lower than the saddle, which is a very small drop, and the forward stretch measures around 642 mm (extreme). Plan for roughly 26 degrees of lean.

That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Fit flexibility summary: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier, The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals; Having a dropper increases how adaptable the bike feels in different situations.

Comfort comes out to 7.9/10, 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), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

It’s hard to see the value at this asking price. 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 276% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 0% of them. Quick reference: €13.650 listed versus about €3.633 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 125 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.