AL Pro

On smoother singletrack, faster-rolling tires and lighter builds show up clearly, and that's what this score reflects. The strongest influences are a fairly average weight, typical trail-width tires, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On smoother terrain, 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. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. That lowest gear comes out around 16.9 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~77% versus similar bikes. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. At roughly 14.1 kg, the bike’s heft shows up most on sustained 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.

Overall suspension support: 6/10 (“Confident trail control”). This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. Full suspension means both ends can absorb impacts, helping the wheels track rough ground more consistently. 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. This is mainly because bar height comes out ~58 mm below the saddle (moderate), with about 624 mm of forward reach - a very long stretch. You'll likely be near 30 degrees of lean.

Here is the simple reasoning behind the fit flexibility rating: Separate bar and stem components keep fit changes practical, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier; The dropper post improves on-the-fly position changes. Net result: Moderately Adjustable. In practice, it is about how easy fit changes are with normal parts and service work.

Comfort comes out to 7.8/10, 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 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.

For what you get, the price looks very hard to beat. 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 37% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 84% of listings. Quick reference: €2.519 listed versus about €3.999 for a comparable build. Put simply: this is strong value for what’s included.

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.