905

For mountain bikes, this is about pedaling and rolling speed on firm trails or hardpack, not downhill confidence. Most of the story comes from typical trail-width tires, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum, and a more budget-friendly drivetrain that focuses on value.

Climbing rating: 7.8/10. Within Mountain bikes, it lands above average. It’s set up for smooth spinning on steeper climbs. The easiest gear works out to about 17.6 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~57% versus similar bikes. Gear inches is basically “how easy is the easiest gear”. Lower numbers help you keep your legs spinning on steep bits. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. 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.

Suspension setup comes out at 6/10 — “Confident trail control”. It’s built for clear bump absorption and more reliable wheel control on mixed surfaces. Front suspension handles most impacts, while the rear wheel tracks the ground directly. It should keep the bike more controlled on mixed surfaces, especially through repeated small-to-medium impacts.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. That's driven by you get a very small drop: roughly 24 mm from saddle to bar, plus about 641 mm of stretch forward (extreme). You'll likely be near 25 degrees of lean.

What drives the fit flexibility here: Because the bar and stem are separate, changing reach or bar shape is usually straightforward, Cable routing is on the simpler side, which helps adjustability. Plus, Having a dropper increases how adaptable the bike feels in different situations. Net result: Adjustable.

Comfort comes out to 6.3/10, which usually translates to a nicely smooth ride. That’s the reason it lands as Race-Stiff. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

Compared to similar bikes, this is priced very competitively. 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 comes in about 16% under the typical level for similar builds. In its peer group, it tends to be better-priced than many, beating about 73% of listings. To anchor it: price €2.620 versus an estimated €3.136 for a similar build. Overall, it looks like a great-value pick in its category.

This bike is built for everyday trails with a mix of roots, rocks, and turns. 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.