AL Elite

It's more about stability and usefulness than feeling fast. This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. It ends up here thanks to a fairly average weight, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

If your rides include hills, it rates 9.4/10 for climbing. Within Mountain bikes, it sits near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. That lowest gear comes out around 16.9 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~77% for low-gear climbing. “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 14.2 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. It’s set up so climbs feel controlled rather than a grind. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

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. Expect more grip and stability compared with basic bump-control setups. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Sporty fit - a performance-leaning position that encourages speed. You get this posture because you get a moderate drop: roughly 58 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 624 mm of stretch forward (very long). Expect a lean angle around 30 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~14 mm.

In Mountain / Trail, Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. The cockpit is modular (separate stem and handlebar), so it is easier to adjust or swap fit parts, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability; A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding.

This scores 7.8/10 for comfort, so it feels very smooth out on the road. It’s tagged Balanced for Trail — it feels very smooth overall, but it’s on the firmer end compared with the plushest Trail builds. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10, torso ~30°), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This is the kind of deal people usually notice quickly. 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). Based on the parts list, it’s roughly 33% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 82% of listings. Quick reference: €2.309 listed versus about €3.427 for a comparable 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.