TALLBOY GX AXS / Carbon C

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. It trends this way because of a fairly average weight, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. On smoother terrain, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Uphill performance score: 9.5/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands near the top. On climbs, the lowest gear feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.9 gear inches. Compared with similar bikes, this low gear is easier than about ~77% of them. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Weight is around 13.7 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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 performance: 6/10. It’s grouped into “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. Full suspension helps the bike stay calmer under braking and cornering on rough sections. It should feel noticeably calmer through repeated bumps and rough patches. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. You get this posture because there's about 31 mm of drop to the bars (very small), with roughly 633 mm of forward stretch to the bar (very long). Plan for roughly 26 degrees of lean. Estimated spacers: ~14 mm.

Main reasons for the fit flexibility result: The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Routing is relatively straightforward, which helps when you change cockpit parts. Plus, The dropper adds a real-world adjustability benefit while riding. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

This scores 8.2/10 for comfort, so it feels highly forgiving out on the road. So it’s tagged Ultra Smooth overall. It’s running about 102 mm tires on 29" wheels, and the high-volume tires add a lot of damping and grip on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This feels like you’re paying extra for the same kind of bike. 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 spec estimate, it’s about 15% above the typical level for similar builds. Among comparable bikes, it sits around the middle on price (cheaper than about 49% of listings). To anchor it: price €6.899 versus an estimated €6.017 for a similar build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

This bike is built for soft and loose ground where extra tire volume helps. Tires around 4.0 in usually mean it’s more confident on loose, soft surfaces (for example sand or snow). It’s listed as Trail, but the parts point more toward Soft Terrain.