Epic 8 Pro

This off-road speed rating describes how quickly the bike rolls under pedal power on smoother ground. Compared with more speed-first builds, this build is shaped by a light setup, a lighter-feeling build that helps when you're pedaling for speed, typical trail-width tires, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load.

On steep roads, it comes in at 9.8/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. That lowest gear comes out around 17.7 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~57% for low-gear climbing. Think of “gear inches” like a difficulty score for your easiest gear: lower = more spin-friendly on climbs. At about 10.9 kg, it’s in a normal range, so gearing matters more than weight swings here. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. 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.

Overall suspension support: 6/10 (“Confident trail control”). This usually points to stronger bump control and steadier tracking when the surface gets choppy. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Sporty fit - you'll lean forward more and feel ready to push the pace. It feels this way because you get a moderate drop: roughly 66 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 632 mm of stretch forward (very long). You'll likely be near 32 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 14 mm.

Fit adjustability is shaped by a few key choices: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Internal routing looks tidy but can make cockpit changes a bit more fiddly. Also, Seatpost details do not strongly point to a very locked-in or very flexible system. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable. Put simply, it describes how practical it is to reconfigure your position later.

Comfort comes out to 7.7/10, which usually translates to a plush ride. 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 ~32°), which loads the front wheel, which feels great for control but a bit more direct through the bars.

This looks expensive compared with similar bikes. 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 89% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 8% of them. Quick reference: €9.976 listed versus about €5.271 for a comparable build. Put simply: it’s priced more like a premium pick than a value buy.

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.