Spot Rocker Geared – 4-star

This MTB speed measure favors setups that roll efficiently without sacrificing too much traction. Key drivers include a light setup, a lighter-feeling build that helps when you're pedaling for speed, wide, grippy tires that trade speed for traction, and a solid drivetrain that supports efficient riding. In combination, they decide how the bike feels when rolling along.

Overall on climbs: 9.9/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks near the top. When it gets steep, the gearing feels very easy. Your easiest gear lands around 16.6 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~88% for low-gear climbing. 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 10.9 kg, which is typical for this kind of build. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. Different builds can shift the feel a bit, and some manufacturer specs aren’t always publicly listed, so consider this a helpful direction.

Suspension score: 6/10. It sits in the “Confident trail control” bucket. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. The fork does the smoothing; the rear stays straightforward and efficient. This level usually brings more reliable wheel tracking on rough patches and repeated hits.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. This is mainly because the cockpit sits 46 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and the cockpit stretches you forward by ~585 mm (very long). Expect a lean angle around 29 degrees. Estimated spacers: ~15 mm.

In Mountain, Fit flexibility summary: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward. Also, Less routing complexity makes swaps and adjustments more practical. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

This scores 6.4/10 for comfort, so it feels comfortable out on the road. So it’s tagged Race-Stiff overall. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

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 23% above the typical level for similar builds. Compared with similar bikes, it trends a little expensive (cheaper than about 43% of listings). Quick reference: €4.499 listed versus about €3.660 for a comparable build. Bottom line: you may be paying extra versus similar options.

This setup is aimed at fast trail riding on less extreme terrain. It has about 120 mm of suspension travel (how much it absorbs bumps), which suits smoother trails. Even though it’s tagged Trail, the setup fits Flow Trails better.