Eccentric Cromo 29

On an MTB, the speed score centers on rolling efficiency when you're pedaling, especially on easier terrain. In day-to-day use, it's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits. The main reasons are typical trail-width tires and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

How it climbs: 8.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. The easiest gear works out to about 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% 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. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

For suspension control, it lands at 7/10. Category: “High-impact ready”. This level is aimed at repeated impacts and rougher terrain, keeping the bike more settled at speed. You get suspension movement at the front, while the rear stays firm and direct. This level is meant to keep the bike composed when hits are bigger and frequent. 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. You get this posture because handlebar height is roughly 5 mm lower than the saddle (very small drop), and how far you'll be stretched forward is about 619 mm (very long). Estimated lean is about 22 degrees.

In Mountain, Fit flexibility summary: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. Another point: Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. So we classify it as Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 6.6/10, which usually translates to a comfortable ride. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

This setup suits typical singletrack and varied natural terrain. It has about 140 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.