Raft Trail – Sram X01 mix 1x12sp

It's better suited to relaxed riding than pushing fast splits. On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. Key drivers include typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

If your rides include hills, it rates 7.6/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it lands above average. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. In numbers, the low gear is roughly 17.8 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~52% of them. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. 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.

Suspension sits at 6/10, in “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. You get this posture because the front end is moderate, with ~69 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~587 mm. Estimated lean is about 33 degrees.

This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical, and The listed seatpost details do not show clear restrictions or extra flexibility signals. So it lands in Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 6.9/10 — on a real ride it feels comfortable. So it’s tagged Firm overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~33°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This is priced well above what we’d usually expect for a similar setup. 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 comparison, it sits roughly 69% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 14% of them. To anchor it: price €5.459 versus an estimated €3.231 for a similar build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. It has about 120 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which works well for everyday trails. Suspension type (Full) fits this kind of terrain.