Synonym TR1

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. It ends up here thanks to typical trail-width tires and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground. As a result, it's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed.

Overall on climbs: 6.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks above average. It has an easy low gear for steady climbing. That lowest gear comes out around 18.4 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~26% for low-gear climbing. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

Suspension: 6/10, classed as “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. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. Because the cockpit sits 66 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~608 mm (very long). You'll likely be near 32 degrees of lean. Front-end spacers are estimated around 16 mm.

In Mountain, This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier. Another point: Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices. Overall, it falls into Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 7.7/10 — on a real ride it feels very smooth. Within Trail, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels very smooth. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~32°), 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.