Reactor 290 Alloy Comp

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. In practice, it trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. The biggest contributors are a heavier build, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. The effect is most noticeable when you're chasing a faster average speed or riding into wind.

Climb score: 9.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 15.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~94% for low-gear climbing. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Weight is around 15.0 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

Suspension rating is 7/10 — “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. Travel means the suspension’s movement range over a bump. On this bike it’s about 155 mm up front. Generally, more travel helps when hits get bigger or come faster. This is meant for rougher terrain where repeated impacts demand stable wheel tracking.

Sporty fit - more tuck for efficiency, but still manageable for many riders. It feels this way because the cockpit sits 88 mm below the saddle (a large drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~647 mm (extreme). You'll likely be near 35 degrees of lean.

In Mountain, The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts - Hidden cables usually add a little friction when you swap bars or stems. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 8.0/10 for comfort, so it feels very smooth out on the road. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 8/10, torso ~35°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This looks like strong value, even if it’s not the absolute cheapest listing. 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 estimate, the price is close to what we’d expect for a comparable build. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 64% of listings). Quick reference: €3.744 listed versus about €3.918 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a strong buy in its category.

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. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.