Cleo 2

On trails, this rating is about rolling speed and momentum, not suspension feel or handling sharpness. Key drivers include a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Overall on climbs: 4.8/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands around the middle. For hill work, the easiest gear is very tall. The easiest gear works out to about 27.5 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~10% 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. At roughly 15.1 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained climbs. This is happiest on flatter terrain; steep stuff will feel demanding. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension handling is rated 6/10. It matches “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. Hardtail layout — suspension up front for control, rigid rear for a direct response. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Comfort fit - comfort-leaning without feeling sluggish. Because there's about 0 mm of drop to the bars (very small), with roughly 533 mm of forward stretch to the bar (long). Expect a lean angle around 20 degrees. Spacer height is roughly 22 mm.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, and The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time. So we classify it as Adjustable.

This scores 7.2/10 for comfort, so it feels nicely smooth out on the road. For Trail, it’s labeled Firm. In absolute terms it’s nicely smooth; it’s just not as sofa-soft as the most plush setups. It’s running about 127 mm tires on 27.5" wheels, and the high-volume tires add a lot of damping and grip on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is more upright (posture 3/10), which keeps things more relaxed, especially on long rides.

This looks like a great buy for the spec on paper. The value score is 1–10. Higher means better value for money; lower means the price is high for what you get. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 70% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 98% of listings. Quick reference: €599 listed versus about €1.992 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 120 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. It’s listed as Trail, but the parts point more toward Flow Trails.