Reactor 290 Alloy Pro

It's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. It ends up here thanks to a fairly average weight, typical trail-width tires, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. In real use, you'll notice the difference most when accelerating or trying to hold a steady fast tempo.

Uphill performance score: 9.7/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 15.6 gear inches. It’s about as easy as it gets in its peer group — easier than roughly ~96% of similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. With about 14.7 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

On the suspension scale, it comes in 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. Travel is how far the suspension can move when it hits a bump — here it’s about 155 mm up front. As a rule of thumb, more travel gives more headroom for bigger impacts. It’s designed to stay composed when impacts come quickly one after another, especially at higher speeds.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. You get this posture because there's about 88 mm of drop to the bars (large), with roughly 647 mm of forward stretch to the bar (extreme). Estimated lean is about 35 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~14 mm.

In Mountain / Trail, Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. Fit flexibility summary: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly; Seatpost info looks fairly neutral, so most fit change comes from cockpit choices.

Comfort comes out to 8.0/10, which usually translates to a plush ride. That’s the reason it lands as 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 a typical market price for the spec. 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 55% of listings). To anchor it: price €4.743 versus an estimated €4.490 for a similar build. Overall, it sits in the expected range for the category.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. 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.