Element C70 Shimano

On an MTB, the speed score centers on rolling efficiency when you're pedaling, especially on easier terrain. The setup that matters most here is a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, typical trail-width tires, and mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum. In combination, they decide how the bike feels when rolling along.

Overall on climbs: 9.6/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 17.3 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~64% 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. With about 12.6 kg to haul uphill, pacing matters more on longer grades. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Build kits can differ by size and spec level, and not every detail is published by every brand, so use this as a practical guideline.

For bump control, it’s 6/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Both ends absorb impacts, improving how consistently the tires can follow rough terrain. On choppy terrain, it can help the wheels track more consistently. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. You get this posture because the cockpit sits 26 mm below the saddle (a very small drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~623 mm (very long). You'll likely be near 25 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~15 mm.

In Mountain, What drives the fit flexibility here: A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly - Having a dropper increases how adaptable the bike feels in different situations. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 7.7/10, which usually translates to a highly forgiving ride. It’s tagged Balanced for Trail — it feels highly forgiving overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Trail builds. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

You’re paying a big premium here versus similar builds. 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 53% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 21% of them. To anchor it: price €6.999 versus an estimated €4.568 for a similar build. Bottom line: the price looks high for what’s included.

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. The Full setup supports this riding style.