HORDE

For mountain riding, it captures how the bike carries speed when you're pushing the pedals on less technical surfaces. Next to race-leaning setups, this build is shaped by relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value. On hardpack, the tire setup is biased toward rolling speed on firm ground.

Climbing rating: 6.3/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out around the middle. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. That lowest gear comes out around 18.8 gear inches. In its peer group, it lands around the easier ~21% 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. This kind of low gear helps you stay smooth on long or steep climbs. Real-world feel depends on setup and size, and some details aren’t always listed, so this is best seen as a well-informed estimate.

On suspension support it’s 6/10, marked “Confident trail control”. It’s the kind of setup that stays more composed through repeated small-to-medium hits. It’s a common compromise: calmer front wheel, efficient rear end. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a neutral road posture that suits most riders. Based on full geometry data.

So we classify it as Adjustable. What affects adjustability on this bike: This front-end is not locked into a one-piece system, which helps adjustability, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability, and A standard round seatpost size gives you many options for fit and replacements.

Comfort comes out to 6.6/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. That’s why it’s labeled Firm. The posture is neutral (posture 5/10), which keeps it balanced — not overly aggressive, not overly relaxed.

From a value angle, this comes out as a standout deal. 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 61% cheaper than what similar builds typically cost. Against similar bikes of the same type and age, it’s usually on the cheaper side, beating about 96% of listings. Quick reference: €918 listed versus about €2.326 for a comparable build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

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.