Raft Trail – Sram GX 1x12sp

This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. The biggest contributors are typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground (with a bit of defaulting).

Uphill performance score: 7.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands above average. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 17.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~52% 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. 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 6/10 — “Confident trail control”. This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. This level helps keep traction when the surface is uneven and choppy. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. This is mainly because you get a moderate drop: roughly 69 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 587 mm of stretch forward (very long). You'll likely be near 33 degrees of lean.

Fit flexibility summary: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. At the same time, A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding. 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 nicely smooth. So it’s tagged Firm overall. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~33°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

Against comparable bikes, this comes out looking overpriced. 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). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 36% above what similar builds typically cost. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 30% of listings). To anchor it: price €4.409 versus an estimated €3.231 for a similar build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

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.