MOUNTAIN BIKE AM 100 HARDTAIL

On an MTB, the speed score centers on rolling efficiency when you're pedaling, especially on easier terrain. It ends up here thanks to a fairly average weight, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a basic drivetrain spec that prioritizes practicality over outright performance. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Uphill performance score: 9.7/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% versus similar bikes. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. Weight is around 13.0 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension sits at 6/10, in “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Based on full geometry data.

In Mountain, Overall, it falls into Adjustable. This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time, and A round post makes fit changes simpler than proprietary shapes. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 6.5/10 for comfort, so it feels easygoing over rough patches out on the road. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 46% 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 89% of listings. Quick reference: €1.217 listed versus about €2.250 for a comparable build. A few manufacturer details aren’t clearly published, so treat this as a best-effort estimate, not a precise verdict. Bottom line: you’re getting a lot of bike for the money compared with typical options.

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. The Hardtail setup supports this riding style.