AL Comp

It's tuned for reliability and control rather than maximum speed. In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. The score is largely shaped by a fairly average weight, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. When you're pedaling, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Overall on climbs: 1.2/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the bottom. This setup leans heavily toward ‘push’ rather than ‘spin’ on climbs. Your easiest gear lands around 86.4 gear inches. This sits at the tough end — easier than only about ~1% of similar bikes. 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 14.4 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. On proper hills, you’ll feel it — this setup isn’t built to make climbing effortless. 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 capability comes out at 6/10. Bucket: “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. Rough trails should feel more controlled, especially when hits stack up. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. This is mainly because there's about 58 mm of drop to the bars (moderate), with roughly 624 mm of forward stretch to the bar (very long). You'll likely be near 30 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 14 mm.

This bike's adjustability comes down to cockpit, routing, and seat setup: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, The front-end is easier to work on, supporting fit tweaks over time, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. At the same time, A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Ride comfort is 7.8/10 — on a real ride it feels plush. Within Trail, Balanced basically means 'less plush than the softest builds' even though the ride still feels plush. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~30°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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 39% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 84% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.099 versus an estimated €3.427 for a similar build. 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. Overall, the setup matches this surface range well.